Jamal Place, Inc., located in Chicago's North Lawndale community provides a therapeutic group home program for preteen and adolescent boys who are wards of the state. Founded in 1993 by a group of educators and social service professionals, Jamal Place grew from an idea formed by five individuals, to a safe, loving and supportive home where children can thrive. This home, located at 1335 S. California Avenue in Chicago, opened its doors to serve abused and neglected boys in July 1995.  In April 2002, Jamal Place expanded its program services to help older adolescent males by opening the DeAngelis House Transitional Living program.  The boys and young men Jamal Place, Inc. serves are making remarkable improvements in their emotional, behavioral and academic functioning. These gains are attributed to:

• The attention and concern demonstrated on a daily basis by a dedicated and committed staff
• Individual therapy that addresses issues of abuse, loss, anger and trust
• Group therapy that teaches and models appropriate social behaviors
• Individual and group art therapy that provides a non verbal opportunity for the healthy expression of feelings
• Educational support through the use of good schools, involvement of Jamal Place staff and teachers and after school tutoring
• Exposure to a variety of cultural and recreational activities that broadens the residents' "world views"
• Provision of supportive services for residents who have been sexually abused
• Provision of substance abuse counseling and treatment for youth who are at risk of using and abusing drugs and alcohol
• Multi-disciplinary treatment planning designed to address the individual needs of each child and youth
• Social skills group to help the boys understand societal expectations
• Life skills group to prepare the boys for adult living expectations and responsibilities.
• Provision of community service activities to teach the boys how to "give back" to their community.

Jamal Place is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Jamal Place are active members in the Child Care Association of Illinois and the Child Welfare League of America. In 1998, Jamal Place was accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Homes and Services for Children and Families. In the fall of 2006, Jamal Place, Inc. received its second re-accreditation by the Council on Accreditation.