Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. is one of the largest human services agencies in the state of Illinois. We serve about 12,000 families, children and adults each year at 43 different program sites primarily on Chicago’s South and West Sides. Ada S. McKinley’s Speaker’s Bureau was established to increase awareness of the many services and programs offered throughout the city. The Speaker’s Bureau is a group of qualified staff with more than 20 years of expertise each and trained volunteers – board members – who speak on a broad range of topics that address general and specific Ada S. McKinley programs. Our diverse roster of quality speakers specialize in serving the needs of organizations, associations, businesses, and various chambers of commerce by sharing their professional expertise and personal interests.

Speakers are qualified to speak about the following programs:

• Services and programs provided by Ada S. McKinley
• Child Care (head start, day and after school care, extended hours)
• Special Education
• College Preparation and Placement
• Mental Health
• Foster Care and Adoption
• Vocational Training/Job Development and Placement
• Residential Living Arrangements
• Youth Activities
• Senior Citizen Activities

The staff of Ada S. McKinley Community Services comprises a rich resource of human services professional with knowledge and experience in specific fields. Whether a chamber meeting or a company presentation, our Speaker’s Bureau can also tailor presentations to address your organization’s needs.

Requests for speakers may be made by calling (312) 385-2040 or by writing to Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Development Office, 725 South Wells, Suite 1-A, Chicago, Illinois 60607. Please include you phone number in your correspondence.

Only requests received four to six weeks in advance will be considered. This consideration will allow adequate notice for our speakers, ensuring minimal disruption to their work schedules.