The Problem: Our Kids Need a Refuge!

• Madison County ranks among the highest number of children entering foster care per capita in the entire State of Illinois.
• Every 72 hours in Illinois, a child dies because of abuse or neglect.
• Childhood exposure to violence, abuse and neglect can cause lifelong social, emotional and physical problems if not addressed early.
• Over 75% of all children in foster care in Illinois were between the ages of 0-12 in 2019.

Sacred Spaces of CARE was founded and organized as an intentional effort to increase awareness of how trauma impacts our community. We believe that education of trauma and its affects, leads to a deeper understanding of the healing journey and allows us to more appropriately advocate for ourselves and respond to the needs of others.

The Sierra Club, including the Piasa Palisades Group, is a non-profit, member-supported, public interest organization that seeks to:

• Explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth;
• Practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; 
• Educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment;
• Use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.

Your healthcare needs might cause you to take a detour, but it definitely won’t be a dead-end when you choose ThriVe! Our team of Medical Staff and Advocates will be here to walk you through every step. ThriVe Metro East Express Women’s Healthcare offers the following Low Cost/No Cost Medical Services:

• Lab quality pregnancy testing – Think you might be pregnant? Confirm your pregnancy with a no-cost confidential pregnancy test, verification and ultrasound.
• STI testing & referrals
• Pre-Abortion Screening
• Ultrasounds
• Walk-ins welcome, Appointment suggested
• Social service and/or referrals for housing, medical care, counseling, utility assistance, food, & more, criteria may apply.