Our History

Founded in 1978, Patricia Makris’ vision for the CCCB was to serve the needs of the children of the Cicero and Berwyn communities. In 1978, the CCCB served just 28 children in one location at the Grant Works site on 50th Court in Cicero, Illinois. More than 45 years later, the CCCB has grown to 8 locations in Cicero, Berwyn, Stickney, and the surrounding communities, serving over 950 families.