Our Services

Provide a safe, nurturing residential home for girls who have experienced abuse, neglect, or difficult family circumstances

  • Serve girls ages 6-18 in the CPS system

  • Offer 24/7 care, supervision, and stability in a structured, homelike environment

  • Support each girl’s emotional, physical, and mental well-being through trauma-informed care

  • Deliver individual and group counseling services to help girls heal and build resilience

  • Promote academic success through close collaboration with our charter school (Ehrhart Charter school) who understand the unique needs of our residents

  • Teach life skills such as responsibility, independence, healthy relationships, and self-confidence

  • Foster positive values, character development, and leadership skills

  • Work closely with families, caregivers, and community partners to support long-term success and reunification when possible

  • Create an environment where every girl feels safe, valued, and empowered to build a brighter future

Ehrhart Charter School

Ehrhart Charter School was originally established specifically for the residents of Girls’ Haven after the Board recognized the need for a small, supportive classroom environment where teachers could build close relationships with both students and Girls’ Haven staff. This intentional partnership allows educators to fully understand the unique circumstances and challenges the girls may be facing, ensuring they receive individualized academic support, stability, and encouragement. Today, Ehrhart also serves students from the surrounding community while maintaining its mission-driven approach—earning recognition as the only A-rated charter school in the region in the most recent academic year.

Ehrhart Website