Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation

ILCHF VISION & PHILOSOPHY ILCHF has a single vision: that every child in Illinois grows up healthy. Working through grantee partners across the state, the Foundation focuses its grant making on identifying and funding solutions to the barriers that prevent children from accessing the ongoing health care they need, with a primary focus on children’s oral health and children’s mental health. The Foundation’s philosophy is that health care must address the whole child, and that the healthcare system in Illinois must be responsive to the needs of all children. The Foundation is also committed to the concept of a medical/dental home where a child and his/her family can receive high quality and consistent care informed by knowledge of the child and family, has a primary focus on prevention and facilitates a strong relationship between those who comes in contact with a child. ILCHF MISSION We cultivate, support, and promote initiatives that improve the health and wellness of children in Illinois. ILCHF GUIDING PRINCIPLES - We focus on the current and evolving healthcare needs of children, with an emphasis on prevention. - We believe in closing the gap so all children in Illinois have access to quality healthcare. - We believe collaboration is integral to our ability to make a difference. - We commit to honoring diversity and inclusion in all that we do. - We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical practices. - We foster a culture of respect, trust and inquiry. - We engage in exceptional financial stewardship.