The Baby Fold

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The Baby Fold Founded in 1902, The Baby Fold serves children and families across 28 counties in central Illinois.

The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902. Offering life-critical support such as adoption support, foster care, special education, and early childhood programming, The Baby Fold is a unique resource with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable lives, and the futures they deserve.

A big THANK YOU to the members of Phi Gamma Nu Business Fraternity at Illinois State University for volunteering their t...
10/16/2026

A big THANK YOU to the members of Phi Gamma Nu Business Fraternity at Illinois State University for volunteering their time at The Baby Fold’s Hammitt School on Oglesby! ❤️ These hardworking students rolled up their sleeves to give our school and kitchen spaces some extra TLC, helping us maintain a welcoming environment where our students can learn, grow, and thrive. 📚🌍

10/15/2026

🎅🚨Breakfast with Santa is Back!! 🚨🎅 Get your tickets at festoftrees.org before they’re gone! Breakfast by Rob Dob's Restaurant & Bar and award-winning children's performer "Julie K"—and don’t forget ⭕️SANTA⭕️!

❄️ Make memories during this magical morning ❄️ at The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees - Saturday, November 21 from 8:30-10:00am at the Interstate Center in Bloomington!

Breakfast with Santa is presented by Little Jewels Learning Center and Rob Dob's Restaurant & Bar!🎄 🎄 🎄

♦️ The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees
♦️ November 19-21
♦️ Interstate Center, Bloomington
♦️ FestOfTrees.org

Making fall memories with our Healthy Start families! 🍁🕸️🌻 What a great day we had a Rader Family Farms!
10/09/2026

Making fall memories with our Healthy Start families! 🍁🕸️🌻 What a great day we had a Rader Family Farms!

🎄Volunteer Opportunities Available! 🎄Be a part of the magic! 🌟 Help us set-up and wrap-up the magic of The Baby Fold's F...
10/08/2026

🎄Volunteer Opportunities Available! 🎄Be a part of the magic! 🌟 Help us set-up and wrap-up the magic of The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees! 🎅 We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to put their skills to use for a great local cause. ➡ https://bit.ly/Volunteer-at-Festival

🌟 Sign up today and be part of the holiday magic that blesses local children and families! 🌟

🧡 We’re all in on DAF Day! On October 8, people everywhere are increasing the impact of their Donor-Advised Funds by giv...
10/08/2026

🧡 We’re all in on DAF Day! On October 8, people everywhere are increasing the impact of their Donor-Advised Funds by giving together, and we’re thrilled to be part of it.

If you have a DAF, this is your chance to join a nationwide wave of generosity and support The Baby Fold! Every grant recommended through your DAF helps us bring healing care to local children and families.

🔗 Learn how to give: https://www.thebabyfold.org/donor-advised-funds

🔴TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW🔴 for The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees, November 19-21 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington,...
10/08/2026

🔴TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW🔴 for The Baby Fold's Festival of Trees, November 19-21 at the Interstate Center in Bloomington, IL! ➡️https://bit.ly/Festival-ofTrees-Tickets ⬅️

Kick off the holiday season at Central Illinois’ largest holiday celebration!

⭐ Thursday night Gala! Sip, savor, and celebrate at this exclusive 21+ ticketed event!✨
🎅 Visit Santa in his workshop
🎅 Breakfast with Santa is back on Saturday morning! (ticketed event)
🛍️ Holiday Vendor Markets for local shopping!
❄️ Winter wonderland filled with hundreds of decorated trees, wreaths, gingerbread & holiday decor
☕ Sip hot cocoa, coffee & nibble Christmas cookies
🎨 Kids face painting and fun
🛍️ Delicious homemade goodies from the Bake Shop
🎄 Fun online auction filled with holiday décor, gift cards, and unique items

⭐ Happy National Quality Improvement Month! ⭐At The Baby Fold, providing exceptional care means continually learning, ev...
10/07/2026

⭐ Happy National Quality Improvement Month! ⭐

At The Baby Fold, providing exceptional care means continually learning, evaluating, and finding ways to do better for the children and families we serve. From strengthening trauma-informed practices to improving program effectiveness, Quality Improvement (QI) helps ensure our services are making a meaningful difference.

This month, we're recognizing our dedicated QI team for their behind-the-scenes work to strengthen our programs, support our staff, and improve outcomes for children and families.

Thank you for all you do for our community! 💙

Tiny sleepers, spilled beans and big hearts! 💙Since joining The Baby Fold as volunteers in June, Stephanie Boyd and Melo...
10/02/2026

Tiny sleepers, spilled beans and big hearts! 💙

Since joining The Baby Fold as volunteers in June, Stephanie Boyd and Melody Troehler have been busy cleaning, organizing and stocking our Care Closets at Fort Jesse and Susan Drive, helping staff easily find clothing, supplies, sensory items and other resources for children and families.

For Stephanie, whose maternal grandmother was a foster parent, the work has a special connection. One tiny newborn sleeper especially tugged at her heartstrings as she thought about the little one who might someday wear it.

Melody came to The Baby Fold looking for a meaningful way to serve and quickly put her organizing talents to work. Her most memorable discovery? A large box of dried beans used for sensory activities—which ended up everywhere when she moved it a little too quickly!

From tiny sleepers to spilled beans, every item organized helps our staff better serve children and families. Thank you, Stephanie and Melody, for the many hours and care you’ve given to The Baby Fold! 💙

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108 E Willow Street
Normal, IL
61761

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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