Program areas at Youth Crossroads
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.
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.
Youth Development - Provides middle school and high school students with opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment based in positive youth development concepts which place an emphasis on empowering youth through opportunities to develop new skills, create positive relationships with peers and caring adults, develop a sense of independence and self-esteem, give back to their community and explore their interests.