Cunningham Children's Home Reviews

Pros

If you want to make a difference, be a positive part to a kiddos day , see them learn and grow to be the best they can be , and develop life long bonds . This is a very rewarding job!!! for you !!!

Cons

This can never be “ just a job “ So I don’t really have a con. Just can say , make sure you have broad shoulders and a big heart ! If you do , you can definitely touch lives ❤️

Pros

Great culture. Beautiful campus room for advancement.

Cons

Pay is lower than national average.

Pros

The work is hard and so that encourages an environment where staff develop good relationships. I have been so blessed by the people that I work with! To be able to witness the small steps of progress in these kids' situations is a true reward and blessing. To work even part time hours, I have developed beautiful relationships with the youth here and feel like I am an integral part of their healing journey. There are so many ways to bring hope into hurt places here at Cunningham. The campus is absolutely gorgeous - I consider it a blessing each time I come to work! Because they are understaffed, there are lots of opportunities to pick up extra shifts :) Cunningham has so many supporters that we have many amazing opportunities to take the youth different places in the area that these youth otherwise would never be able to have.

Cons

As with any social work setting, they are understaffed. This can be a heavy burden to bear for leadership. Cunningham is required to follow DCFS requirements and many of them are frustrating but our hands are tied.

Pros

Valuable work and life experience.

Cons

You will get burnt out fast

Pros

Amazing staff, gaining healthy relationships with the kids we serve, trainings, social gatherings, and flexible hours!

Cons

Injuries do occur in what I do, but I enjoy my job and everything that comes with it!

Pros

I have a wonderful team and we all work together really well!! Our team builds people up and has each other’s backs!! I couldn’t have asked for a better job!!!

Cons

Some days are better than others but that’s everywhere you go.

Pros

The staff is super supportive and administration seems to really value their employees.

Cons

Scheduling on the residential side of CCH seems to be a little hurdle.

Pros

If you enjoy high stress this is the place for you.

Cons

Some of these reviews are fake and from management trying to recruit more people. For every negative review this company receives, there’s always a 5-star review that coincidentally shows up to balance it all out. The truth is, this company has always had issues with high turnover, high stress, employee burnout, ect. Yes most jobs are high stress working with children-especially in a group home but but there is no care for employees or their own mental health at Cunningham childrens home. Every month there’s always a new group of people in orientation who are replacing those who have quit- EVERY MONTH. the company is not growing so if this is such a great place to work, why are so many people quitting? No one is happy here.

Pros

A wonderful and inviting place to work that is full of supportive and talented individuals. It is a joy to come to work everyday and be part of a team so dedicated to helping this community.

Cons

The burdens of assisting youth and their families who are going through a great deal of struggles.

Pros

making a difference in the life of children and community in general

Cons

it can be stressful at times