Allendale Association Market Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Allendale Association
- Mission: Allendale is dedicated to providing kids with opportunities to restore their lives and discover a better future through emotional and behavioral treatment. The organization believes in every kid until they can believe in themselves.
- Founded: 1897
- Founder: No information is available
- Key People:
- Jason Keeler, LCSW - President/CEO
- Connie Borucki, SHRM-CP - Chief Operating Officer
- Brian Clutter, CPA - Chief Financial Officer
- Dr. Erick Alexeyev, LCPC - Chief Clinical Officer
- Jennifer Stiemsma, M.Ed. - Senior VP, Specialized Educational Services
- Stelana Burns - VP, Therapeutic Residential Treatment Program
- Judy Griffeth, LCSW - Senior VP, Continuous Quality Improvement
- Susan Gaddy - VP, Development & Public Relations
- Glen Phillips - VP, Facilities & Grounds
- Headquartered: Lake Villa, Illinois, USA
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- Known For: Providing specialized youth education services, child welfare, and mental health services, including therapeutic residential treatment, therapeutic day school programs, outpatient counseling, and community support services.
Products and Services
1. 24/7 Therapeutic Residential Program
- Description: Offers intensive treatment for youth with serious emotional and behavioral problems in a residential setting.
- Key Features:
- Person-centered, integrative plan of care.
- Includes a Therapeutic Day School, Autism Program, and Group Home facilities.
2. Therapeutic Day School & Special Education
- Description: Provides a clinically sound and structured environment for children requiring special education services.
- Key Features:
- Programs for day-students from local communities.
- Includes Stepping Stone, LINC Program, and Career & Technical Education Program.
3. Community Services
- Description: Provides access to mental health services and support for children and their families.
- Key Features:
- Foster Care services and Community Support Services Program.
- Shelter & Transitional Adolescent Resources (STAR) Program.
4. Outpatient Counseling
- Description: Offers therapy and psychological testing for children, teens, and adults.
- Key Features:
- Services provided through the Bradley Counseling Center.
Recent Developments
New Partnerships and Developments
- Koenig Family Foundation Scholarship Fund: Developed by long-time Board Member Mr. Theodore L. Koenig and his family to support Allendale employees' educational and professional development.
- Partnership with IL Department of Human Services: Allied with Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Family’s Basic Center Program to support youth experiencing homelessness.
Recent News and Appointments
- Jason Keeler, Board Chairman of ICOY: The President & CEO of Allendale was appointed as the new Board Chairman of the Illinois Collaboration on Youth in July 2024.
- Professional Development Investments: Ongoing initiatives to invest in staff’s professional development, ensuring high-quality care and innovative solutions.
Programmatic Developments
- Student Engagement Success: Maintained full services for over 40 Specialized Foster Care youth and provided permanency via adoption or guardianship.
- Adaptation During COVID-19: Transitioned to remote educational programming successfully and maintained service engagement through tele-health counseling services.
Conclusion
Allendale Association continues to be a leader in providing comprehensive care and support for youth with emotional, mental, and behavioral health challenges. Through a broad range of programs and recent initiatives that focus on staff development and community collaboration, Allendale is making significant strides in advancing its mission of inspiring hope and achieving better futures for children and families.
