Guardian Angel Community Services

Guardian Angel Community Services (formerly, Guardian Angel Home), was founded in Joliet, Illinois in 1897 as an orphanage, run by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Mary Immaculate, to care for dependent and neglected children. In 1973, Guardian Angel Community Services became a licensed, child welfare agency and began focusing its efforts on addressing the increasingly complex problems of children and families. In August 2005, the Agency officially changed the name to reflect the wide array of services provided to the community. Guardian Angel Community Services expanded in the mid 1990’s to include an office in Morris, Illinois, which offers counseling, and medical and legal advocacy services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. In 2018, the agency launched an additional satellite office in Plainfield, IL. The Agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation. GACS is a member of the United Way of both Will and Grundy Counties and the Illinois Coalitions Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.

Guardian Angel Community Services (GACS) is proud to be the oldest non-profit in Will County, serving our community for more than 126 years. Our mission is to provide diverse services that inspire people to improve the quality of their lives in their greatest time of need. 

Licensed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving children & families in need through 6 core programs. 

More information at: www.gacsprograms.org