Stepping Stones Network

about us the formation of stepping stones goes back to april 2011 when a group of concerned individuals in the northern suburbs of chicago came together to discuss what could be done to address the growing problem of commercial sexual exploitation in the chicago area. as we investigated, we became increasingly aware of two disturbing facts. one is the prevalence of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking in chicago and the surrounding suburbs. the other is the lack of trauma recovery services, housing and employment alternatives for those who have been victimized by this modern day form of slavery. stepping stones ministries of chicago was formed to address this service gap. in 2014, we clarified our mission, vision and goals, merged with oasis productions, and became stepping stones network. our initial focus will be on lake county and adjacent areas (north and northwest suburban chicagoland). we will collaborate and partner with a variety of organizations in lake count