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During the 2018 fiscal year, we took a deep dive into what it means to collaborate to provide comprehensive services. The success of our work is built on the foundation of strong partnerships, not only with our clients and their families, but with our funders and community stakeholders.

As we celebrate a historic 60 years of youth services, it is humbling to reflect on the lessons learned from our past and from the individuals who shaped it, in order to appropriately and uniquely adapt to the critical needs of our youth, families, and Chicagoland communities. As we push ourselves into the next sixty

It is an honor to once again find ourselves writing a message of thanks to all of our supporters of Youth Outreach Services. We are proud of the creativity and innovation YOS has shown throughout the day to day programs at our various community sites, in the youth activities that we plan around our great

As challenging as 2021 was in many ways, we kept our focus on our clients and their access to care. Throughout the turbulence of 2021, many households were disrupted, and daily routines were changed. You faced many obstacles including closure of schools and virtual instruction, social isolation, income loss, and food insecurity, which led to

The adolescent years are often a period of intense emotional upheaval. It’s not unusual for teens to exhibit moodiness and irritability, but in some cases, these behaviors may indicate more serious mental health issues. One such issue is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which may develop in teens following exposure to traumatic events. If your teenager

Here are the latest updates for you – our friends and supporters – to stay connected with YOS. In this Summer 2021 issue we discuss our upcoming fundraiser, our newest interventional model: MST-EA, and our donor and foundation spotlights.