About
However, based on the content, it appears that the practice is actually JPA (Juvenile Protective Association) in Chicago. JPA has been working tirelessly since 1901 to ensure all Chicago's children receive the mental health care and supports they deserve. They provide various programs and services, including Connect to Kids (C2K), School-Based Therapy, Child Welfare, Professional Development, Building the Field of Social Work, Grandparent Circle, New Light Therapy Clinic, and Neighborhood Clinics. These services cater to children, families, and adults, offering mental and emotional health resources in classrooms, homes, and communities throughout Chicago. JPA's mission is to help kids in Chicago's underserved neighborhoods navigate trauma and reach their fullest potential at home, in school, and in their communities.
Insurance & payment
JPA accepts Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, Medicaid, and Optum insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Optum
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Connect to Kids (C2K)
JPA works with educators to deepen their understanding of the social, emotional, and mental health issues their students are facing, the impact of trauma on young children, and how to best support their students.
School-Based Therapy
JPA equips Chicago's schools with individual and small-group therapy for children affected by trauma to help them process emotions and create positive, caring relationships with their teachers and peers.
Child Welfare
JPA partners with Illinois public and private child welfare agencies to improve the quality and accessibility of services for every child in Chicago.
Professional Development
JPA provides responsive, customized resources and opportunities to the adults who work in Chicago's schools, including principals, teachers, and administrative staff.
Building the Field of Social Work
JPA offers advanced clinical internships to a select group of graduate-level social workers, with a focus on supporting social workers of color entering the field.
Grandparent Circle
JPA connects younger generations with the support and guidance of compassionate elders in their communities through its partnership with the Grandmother Collective.