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District recommends continuing Children's Home Association contract for full‑time behavioral health therapist

Committee of the Whole, Central School District 51 · June 8, 2026
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Summary

Administration recommended continuing a contract with the Children's Home Association of Illinois to provide one full‑time behavioral health therapist at each elementary building to maintain continuity of student counseling services.

Central School District 51 administration recommended continuing the contract with the Children's Home Association (CHA) to provide counseling services, including one full‑time behavioral health therapist at CPS and CIS. Mr. Heidbreder described the partnership as "highly beneficial" and said continuing the agreement would provide continuity of services for students and families.

The committee received the recommendation for continuation; no final contract vote was recorded at the committee meeting. Administration presented the item as part of ongoing student support services and recommended approval at a future Regular Board meeting.