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 The
Loyola Children’s Center at Maybrook, jointly
developed and operated by a partnership between Loyola
University Medical Center, the Circuit Court of Cook
County and the County of Cook, is located on the premises
of the Fourth Municipal District Court in Maywood. The
Center provides free child care and other services for
children while their parents and guardians are in court.
After opening in 2002, the Center has cared for more
than 10,000 children.
The
3,000-square-foot facility provides a comfortable setting
for children to engage in supervised, age-appropriate
play and educational activities. Tight security and
regulated drop-off and pick-up procedures give parents
the peace of mind needed to leave their child at Loyola
Children’s Center while appearing in court. As
part of the Center’s program, the Loyola and Circuit
Court staff provide counseling, referral resources,
crisis intervention, and health-care screenings in an
effort to improve children’s health and well being
– all at no charge.
Each
month, more than 200 children visit the Loyola Children’s
Center at Maybrook. Regardless of age and background,
many of the youngsters deal with stress and conflict
at home. Some children come to the Center to wait until
they are called to testify in angry custody battles.
Others have parents who need to appear in traffic court.
In more serious cases, some parents are on trial for
violation of the law and some may be grappling with
drug addiction. During these times, children can seem
to fall through the cracks of the system. The Center’s
goal is to lessen a child’s anxiety and stress
by creating a fun, safe and supportive atmosphere that
promotes learning, good health and self-esteem. We are
here to help, one child at a time.
 Accessing
Services
Every day, the Loyola Children’s Center at Maybrook
is making a difference in children’s lives. If
you are summoned to the Fourth Municipal Court in Maywood,
remember this special place for your child:
Loyola Children’s Center at Maybrook
Fourth Municipal District Court Building, 2nd Floor
1500 Maybrook Drive
Maywood, Illinois
Open every day court is in session
8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
For more information, call (708) 786-2465
Our
services are free to all children under age 16 whose
parents or guardians must appear at Fourth Municipal
Court in Maywood. The Loyola Children’s Center
at Maybrook supplies child care and health screenings
to youngsters in their care, and depending on the generosity
of our donors, children leaving the center may receive
a bag of goodies, or a new book or a cuddly stuffed
animal. Every child leaving the Center receives a toothbrush
and toothpaste to help fight dental caries that is common
in children.
 We
Need Your Support
The Loyola Children’s Center at Maybrook depends
on the generosity of donors to support this important
work. Cash contributions are very important to us, however
we also depend on non-cash donations, such as disposable
diapers and books, to help with the day-to-day operations
of the Center. Donations can come from individuals,
foundations, corporations, governmental agencies and
people like you who feel it is vital to provide these
sometimes life-changing programs to the children that
need it most. Help us make a difference in their lives,
one child at a time.
To make a cash contribution to Loyola Children’s
Center at Maybrook, please make checks payable to LUMC
and send to:
LUMC
Health Care Development
2160 South First Avenue
Maywood, Illinois 60153
PLEASE
BE SURE TO NOTE MAYBROOK CHILDREN’S CENTER ON
CHECK
To
donate much needed items to the Center, such as disposable
diapers, infant formula, new books or toys, please direct
them to:
Charles E. Reiter, III
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Loyola University Health System
Loyola University Medical Center
Loyola University Physician Foundation
2160 South First Avenue
Maywood, Illinois 60153
(708) 216-4220
Loyola University Medical Center is a not-for-profit
corporation organized under§501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code, and your contribution is tax deductible
to the extent allowed by law.
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