" I would like to thank all the donors to FundEd Chicago. Thanks to this program my son has and will continue to benefit immensely.  Unfortunately, he has suffered some traumatic events in his short life that have had a lasting impact on him.  Working with the right therapist and the good support he is slowly showing signs of improvement. The methods/therapies are giving him the tools or awareness for him to learn how to manage his emotions better. As a parent I have also benefitted from the seminar I attended. I have learned how to understand him better, specifically having ADHD and dealing with his large emotions in a little body. As I have learned, everything stems from our childhood and will have a lifetime of impact as we grow into adults.  My goal as a mother is to provide my son with the necessary tools to help him overcome the trauma he suffered and equip him with therapies that will allow him to be a successful, compassionate person. Unfortunately, I do not have the necessary financial means to provide him with the appropriate therapist however thanks to this program, FundED, this has been a life changer for us.  A huge blessing for us, without this program my son would not be getting the support he desperately needs.  From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for being a donor to this program.  You are definitely making an impact on the life of my son and my family."

"Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen demand for mental health services surge and existing gaps in access to mental health services expand. Many children and families have faced near-constant uncertainty and loss over the past year, and this stress has been compounded by loss of access to both in-person schooling and many community-based supports. Partnering with FundEd has allowed our clinic to serve a broader range of families in need of mental health supports during this unprecedented time and has provided families with the clear message that every child should have access to gold-standard care, regardless of their financial circumstances. I am so grateful to FundEd for creating the opportunity for families to access the supports they need, within their budgets, and for doing so in a way that is sustainable for their community partners. This is a sorely needed program and one that I hope will continue to grow in the years ahead!"

-FundEd Partner: Dr. Caroline Adelman, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director and Founder, Chicago Psychotherapy, LLC

"We have seen a big improvement in our son's overall reading skills and reading comprehension. My son has been able to benefit from the learning and language support offered through FundEd for over a year now. Even while at home when the pandemic started he was still able to get weekly support via zoom. Also, our son's self-esteem has improved since he is more confident in his reading. Lastly, the financial support has been tremendous. Without FundEd Chicago we could not afford to get him the support he needs."

- Parent of a child who receives learning remediation and speech and language therapy for her son 

"I struggled to even find a tutor for my son who had a learning disability. I never thought that it would be possible to find trained, certified professionals that could help me. There is no way I could have afforded their expertise. Now my son is reading at grade level and his teachers are impressed by his progress. Thank you so much FundEd Chicago!"