WHO WE ARE
Since 1870, we've served the changing needs of the Kansas City children and families.
 
Our mission is to help at-risk children and families reach their potential through education, counseling, and social services.
 
The vision of Gillis is that all children and families will live in emotionally stable, safe and nurturing environments.
WHAT WE DO
Gillis extends services to over 1,400 families each year through a family-focused, culturally sensitive, system of care. Believing that a safe and permanent home and family should be the goal for all children within our programs, we strive to empower families to live together in healthy, self-sufficient homes.
GILLIS NEWS
 The 31st Annual Gillis Spirit Awards will be held Friday, April 20th at the Sheraton Crown Center. 
  
Crawfish, music and drinks!! Check out the Prairie Village Crawfish Festival benefiting Gillis.
 
Now is your chance to play The National! Save the date for the 2012 Gillis Golf Classic. Read More.
WHAT WE OFFER
Campus-Based Treatment
When provided a structured environment with safety, boundaries and compassion, our troubled boys can work to overcome the trauma in their pasts. Confident that they are safe and cared for, the boys learn to trust again. Our hope is that through healing therapies, each of the boys will be able to live in a loving home where he can flourish.
Community-Based Intensive Family Counseling
These programs increase opportunities for children, youth and families to improve and strengthen relationships that will have a positive impact on their lives athome, school and in the community. Each of the programs offered represents a blend of therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual and family served.
School-Based Day Treatment
Students in Gillis Day Treatment School have an opportunity to experience success in a classroom setting. Educational services at Gillis are integrated with a comprehensive plan of care that includes pre-vocational or vocational skills development, and activity services such as art, music and recreation.
Community-Based Social Services
Historically, children coming into contact with the child welfare system for abuse and/or neglect were often removed from their parents care and placed in foster care. With proper support and education, many of these children can remain with or be reunited with their parents or caregiver.