Literacy Volunteers Of Illinois Inc

Jump start is a one-to-one tutoring program in the illinois youth centers, which are state-operated secure centers for delinquent youth. The program serves two types of youth - low level youth performing below a 6th grade level and higher level youth pursuing a ged. Youth are referred to the program by teachers, but participation is voluntary.

The training center involves research, policy advising, and program development at the local, state, and national levels. It also serves as a clearing house for information and referral, sponsors two annual conferences, and provides evaluative services for the uic center for literacys family start literacy centers.