Youth Outreach Services

Operation Warm and Subaru selects YOS to receive new coats for at-risk youth.

We are thrilled to announce a partnership between Operation Warm, Subaru, and Youth Outreach Services (YOS) to provide new winter coats for youth aged 12 to 21 living in low-income communities throughout Chicago and the western suburbs. On January 14, 2025, Berman Subaru of Chicago delivered 300 brand-new coats to YOS. These coats will be distributed to youth either in person or […]

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Press Release – DCFS Scholarships for Youth

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Illinois DCFS Offers Post-Secondary Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care DCFS Scholarship Program applications accepted until March 31, 2025. Contact: Deborah Lopez deborah.lopez@illinois.gov CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is currently accepting applications for the 2025 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, a minimum of 53 academic scholarships will be awarded to

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Request For Proposal

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Request for Proposal: Qualifications & Bid Quotation Pre-construction Consulting Services, Fee and General Conditions for Construction for: Youth Outreach Services (YOS) / Youth Outreach Properties (YOP) – Bellwood, IL About Us YOS is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping at-risk youth in the Chicago area achieve their full potential. For more than 65 years, we

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What Techniques Help With Anxiety?

General, Newsletters, YOS Staff Highlights

On October 11, 2024, Carly Gelb, MSW, LCSW, and LPHA, Program Manager, at Youth Outreach Services, was featured in an article by Psychotherapists.io discussing techniques that help youth with anxiety. Envision Worst-Case Scenario “If the worst thing happens, can I cope with it?” Anxiety is designed to help us stay safe and avoid threats, which

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All-Staff Wellness Day 2024

Events, General, YOS Staff Highlights

On August 9th, YOS hosted its first All-Staff Wellness Day at the Veterans Park District/Grant Park Recreation Center in Northlake, Illinois. The event aimed to promote our employees’ physical and mental well-being by emphasizing the importance of work-life balance, supporting mental health, encouraging exercise, and increasing financial literacy awareness. We introduced new and engaging ways

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Back-to-School Tips the 2024-2025 School Year

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It’s that time of year again to start another school year! We understand that being a middle or high school student is challenging. With so many responsibilities, some students may not have the life experience needed to figure out the best ways to study, get involved, or prepare for classes. Here are some back-to-school tips

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Featured on CBS, YOS Teens turn empty Chicago lot into community space.

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Featured on CBS News, teens in Chicago have turned an empty lot into a community space. The YOS Prevention team works with One Summer Chicago to hire about 100 young people every summer. Collaborating with NFP Territory, we’ve been focused on creating a community space in the Austin neighborhood, specializing in architecture, urban design, and

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Summer 2024 Newsletter

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We hope you’re having an awesome summer! You will find this newsletter packed with inspiring stories, the latest updates, and highlights from the impact of our combined efforts. Together, we’re truly making a huge difference in the lives of at-risk youth and their families. We’re so grateful for your ongoing commitment and support to our

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