Youth Crossroads Inc

Counseling & Violence Prevention - Provides individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, and temporary shelter to runaway and locked-out youth, and an intensive 90-day program for 16-24-year-olds in Berwyn, Cicero, and surrounding communities with a history of violence, risk factors associated with violence, or association with the criminal justice system.

Workforce - Designed to give high school students and young adults (ages 15-24) in Cicero, Berwyn, Stickney, Lyons, Summit, and Forest View the introductory training they need to get good paying jobs and develop meaningful careers. The program is designed to encourage youth to explore different career paths that reflect their passions and interests. Our workforce development program supports high school students and young adults regardless of their prior academic achievement or life experiences.

Children and Family Services - Community-based collaborations that promote healthy pregnancies and the positive growth and development of all children and their parents/caregivers by assuring a well-coordinated, easily accessible, equitable, and just system of services and supports that engages parents as partners in making the system work for them.

Community Outreach - Building relationships with members of our communities and ensuring that everyone in the area has access to the resources and support they need to live healthy, happy lives. This includes a parent mentor program, food distributions, events and educational workshops.