We're still Taking The Block Back with Mayor Johnson! Join us this Friday at 4:00 pm 📍7000 S. Merrill Street #TakeBackTheBlock #Chicago #ViolencePrevention
Youth Guidance
Non-profit Organization Management
Chicago, Illinois 7,582 followers
Guiding kids to bright futures!
About us
Youth Guidance creates and implements school-based programs that enable at-risk children to overcome obstacles, focus on their education and, ultimately, to succeed in school and in life. We believe that success is realized as students stay on track to graduate elementary and high school, develop the skills and abilities needed to make positive choices in their lives, and develop resilience assets such as self-efficacy, anger management, and positive values so that they may live successful, self-sufficient lives as adults. Our specific and strategically developed delivery areas are: Counseling & Prevention (BAM, WOW, STRIVE) Community & After-School (Parent/Family Engagement, Full-Service Community Schools Community Learning Centers and Extended Day & Enrichment Programs), and Career Readiness & Success. Youth Guidance directly serves more than 14,000 youth while touching the lives of many parents, teachers and community members. More than 95% of youth served are African American and Hispanic/Latino. Youth Guidance is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). To learn more, please visit our website at www.youth-guidance.org.
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- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1924
- Specialties
- Community and After School Programs, Counseling and Prevention, Workforce Development, Youth Advocacy, and Nonprofit
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Approximately 700,000 people die by suicide each year—one every 40 seconds. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among young people aged 15-29. Here at Youth Guidance, we’re dedicated to changing this reality. Through our BAM and WOW programs, we provide essential support and intervention to empower our youth and save lives. Together, we can make a difference. 💚 #YouthGuidance #BAMandWOW #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention
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Youth Guidance was thrilled to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Uplift Community High School’s newly-renovated plaza, along with Principal Tyrese L Graham, EdD, Mayor Brandon Johnson, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez, Alderperson Angela Clay, and the students in attendance. Youth Guidance is proud to support Uplift through our Becoming A Man (BAM) and Community and Afterschool Program. It has been exciting to see Uplift’s growth in recent years, and this beautiful plaza helps communicate to the community from the outside the great things that are happening inside. #CommunitySupport #TakingBackOurBlock #YouthGuidance #CityofChicago #HealingCommunities
It was a privilege to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Uplift Community High School’s newly-renovated plaza, along with Principal Tyrese L Graham, EdD, Mayor Brandon Johnson, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez, Alderperson Angela Clay, and the students in attendance. Youth Guidance is proud to support Uplift through our Becoming A Man (BAM) and Community and Afterschool Program. It has been exciting to see Uplift’s growth in recent years, and this beautiful plaza helps communicate to the community from the outside the great things that are happening inside.
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🌟 Youth Guidance was thrilled to join Mayor Brandon Johnson and fellow community members in Humboldt Park last week for the 'Taking the Block Back' initiative. April M Curtis-Rivera, MSW, LSW from Youth Guidance, shared a powerful message emphasizing our deep commitment to community involvement, violence prevention, and the positive impact of working together to Take our Blocks Back. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gm5qgyfj #YouthGuidance #TakingTheBlockBack #CommunityUnity #SafeNeighborhoods #Empowerment
Chicago's 'Take Back the Block' summer program seeks to target crime by linking residents to resourc
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🌟 Happy Labor Day from Youth Guidance! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible hard work and dedication of workers everywhere. Your commitment and perseverance help build a stronger community and inspire us all. As we honor this day, let’s remember the power of supporting one another and working together towards a brighter future. May your Labor Day be filled with relaxation and pride in the progress we make together. Here’s to a day of rest and recognition! 💪✨ #LaborDay #CommunitySupport #YouthGuidance #TogetherStronger
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💜 🎢✨ Girls just want to have fun, and our WOW Waukegan girls definitely did! This summer, they took on Six Flags Great America, making memories to last a lifetime. 🎢 What an amazing way to celebrate the start of a brand-new school year! Cheers to more fun, laughter, and success ahead! 🎉📚 #WOWWaukegan #SummerFun #BackToSchoolVibes
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Join us this Friday as we Take Back The Block with Mayor Johnson! 📍1400 -1500 N. Spaulding Street Come out and stop by Youth Guidance's Table! We can't wait to see you there! #TaketheBlockBack #HealingCommunities #ViolencePrevention
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Batter up! ⚾️The next generation of Cubs players might be BAM students, thanks to Cubs Charities! This summer, they had a blast playing in an 8-week league that sharpened their baseball skills, fostered teamwork, and provided life skills. The six teams were all named after Big 10 colleges, keeping college top of mind! Huge thanks to Cubs Charities—your next star might be from Youth Guidance! 😉 #BAM #YouthSports #CubsCharities #FutureCubs
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WHAT 👏 A 👏 NIGHT 👏 ICYMI: Yesterday was Women's Equality Day, and we celebrated with an ICONIC Period Party® at Guaranteed Rate Field. ⚾ Claire Coder, Krista Plewes and Samantha Sharfin joined the Chicago White Sox staff and dozens of volunteers to pack 20,000 pads into period kits to be donated to menstruators in need throughout Chicago via the WORKING ON WOMANHOOD PROGRAM. A special thank you to Daisy Mora, Sheena Quinn, Colin McGauley, Shykira Richards and countless others for making this a reality. ❤️ Swipe ➡ for some highlights!
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Love This!! Thank you to Aunt Flow, Claire Coder and the Chicago White Sox for supporting and donating to the Working On Womanhood program! Our WOW girls had an amazing time celebrating Women’s Equality Day at Guaranteed Rate Field!!! 💜💜💜
WHAT 👏 A 👏 NIGHT 👏 ICYMI: Yesterday was Women's Equality Day, and we celebrated with an ICONIC Period Party® at Guaranteed Rate Field. ⚾ Claire Coder, Krista Plewes and Samantha Sharfin joined the Chicago White Sox staff and dozens of volunteers to pack 20,000 pads into period kits to be donated to menstruators in need throughout Chicago via the WORKING ON WOMANHOOD PROGRAM. A special thank you to Daisy Mora, Sheena Quinn, Colin McGauley, Shykira Richards and countless others for making this a reality. ❤️ Swipe ➡ for some highlights!