Yesterday, I visited Hope Meadows in Rantoul and was given a tour by Director, Hank Gamel.
Hope Meadows was established in 1994 after Chanute Air Force Base closed down. The once military housing was converting into a neighborhood for foster families and retirees but has grown to support not only traditional foster and adoptive families, but grandparents raising their grandchildren, foster grandparenting and has become a safe haven for older youth transitioning into adulthood.
Thank you to Hank and everyone at Hope Meadows for providing this amazing and first-of-its-kind space in our community!
To learn more about Hope Meadows, visit their website at HopeMeadows.org.