Mission Statement
The mission of Child’s Voice is to empower children who are deaf or hard of hearing to be successful in all educational and social settings by optimizing their listening, speaking, and academic skills.
Vision Statement
Our Values
Advocacy: Empower children and families to advocate for themselves while advancing the needs and rights of the deaf and hard of hearing community through leadership, education, and statewide advocacy.
Collaboration: Build partnerships across disciplines, organizations, and communities to share knowledge, strengthen outcomes, and expand opportunities for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Innovation: Advance outcomes through evidence-based practices, technology, research, and a commitment to continued growth.
Community: Provide a welcoming community where children and families experience belonging, support, connection, and lifelong relationships.
Excellence: Deliver exceptional educational and clinical services through expertise, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to the success of every child and family.
Our History
Since 1996, Child’s Voice has provided the services necessary to give children who are deaf or hard of hearing the tools they need to succeed in a hearing world.
Founded by three families who wanted more for their children, Child’s Voice was created to be a school where children could learn to listen and verbally communicate.
1996: Child’s Voice opens with 6 students in Elmhurst, IL on February 15th.
2000: Child’s Voice opens the Early Intervention Program.
2001: Child’s Voice begins to offer Mainstream Support Services to our alumni.
2003: Child’s Voice moves to Wood Dale, IL.
2008: Our Audiology Center opens to support the School and EI Programs with device support and audiological care.
2009: Child’s Voice Learning Center teacher, Jeanette Hachmeister is recognized by the Golden Apple Foundation for demonstrated excellence in teaching.
2011: Child’s Voice celebrates 15 years of providing listening and spoken language education to children who are deaf or hard of hearing on February 15th!
2012: Child’s Voice graduated 18 students (the largest class to date) to their mainstream, neighborhood schools.
2012: The Early Intervention Program expands services with the Toddler Program into Chicago/Roscoe Village at 1846 W. Belmont Avenue in Chicago.
2013: The Audiology Center expands with the addition of the Pediatric Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (PEHDI) ® Program at the Wood Dale site.
2015: Child’s Voice provided service and support for over 200 children with hearing loss.
2016: Child’s Voice spent the year commemorating their 20th Anniversary with a #SmileyCV social media campaign. Hundreds of photos with the new mascot were shared around the world.
2018: Child’s Voice Audiology Program celebrates 10th Anniversary and completes 3 Cochlear Implant activations!
2021: Child’s Voice celebrates 25 Years with a virtual birthday party.
2022: Child’s Voice says goodbye to retiring Executive Director Michele Wilkins and welcomes new Executive Director Wendy Deters.
2023: Child's Voice launches a Corporate Giving Program.
2026: Child's Voice turns 30! We also host the most successful Golf Outing to date - earning more than $100,000 to support children in our programs.
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