
About Us
We envision a future where
every child in need receives
resources, care, and support so they can thrive.
That’s a future we can all believe in.
The Children’s Home Association of Illinois provides community support services to at-risk youth, the people who love and care for them, and the people who no longer can.

For more than 160 years, Children’s Home Association of Illinois has provided community support services to at-risk youth in the City of Peoria, Illinois and surrounding Tri-County Area.
Our mission is to help the kids and families who need it most.
We believe every child in our community deserves an opportunity to succeed, despite the insurmountable barriers that have been placed in their way. We are committed to raising up our community by transforming the lives of at-risk youth and families through our Behavioral Health, Education, Foster Care, Prevention, and Residential divisions.
Our vision is to change the lives of the kids who will change the world.
The services we provide don’t just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing the opportunity to thrive.
Leadership Team
For more than 160 years, Children’s Home Association of Illinois has provided community support services to youth and families in Peoria, Illinois and surrounding Tri-County Area.

Scurry Miller
President & Chief Executive Officer
smiller@chail.org
309.685.1047

Angie Stock
Chief Financial Officer
astock@chail.org
309.687.7295

Tim Van Autreve
Chief Operating Officer
tim@chail.org
309.685.1047

Katie Cox
Chief Development Officer
kcox@chail.org
309.687.7256

Curt Mower, BCBA, CPHQ, PPMC
Chief Program Officer
cmower@chail.org
309.685.1047

Daudi Mbuta
VP of Residential Services
dmbuta@chail.org
309.687.7315

Anni Reinking, Ed.D.
VP of Prevention Services
areinking@chail.org
309.687.7501

Jodi Schwindenhammer
VP of Foster Care
jschwindenhammer@chail.org
309.687.7361

Michelle Taylor
VP of Education
mtaylor@chail.org
309.687.7226

Tessa Pacheco
VP of Clinical Services
tpacheco@chail.org
309.687.7926
Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees is a group of community professionals committed to giving back in a way that makes a big impact, overseeing decision-making, financials, fundraising, and advocacy.
Stephanie Ricketts, Chair David Vaughan Investments
Jenna Wiesner, Vice Chair PNC
Ryan Miller, Secretary Baird
Tyler Wallenfang, Treasurer Advanced Technology Services
Lisa Gates, Immediate Past Chair RLI
Dr. Barry Clemson, OSF Healthcare
Kenny Elsasser, Elsasser Farms
Mary Gordon, WMBD/WYZZ
Frank Ierulli, Heyl Royster
Angela Kempf, Midwest Food Bank
Steve Kool, Vermeer Midwest
Paul Lippens, Maui Jim
Sie Maroon, City of Peoria
Nicole Meyer, RLI
Dr. Matt Mischler, OSF/UICOMP
Val Ramirez, P.J. Hoerr/Built United, LLC
Beth Tyre, Caterpillar Inc.



