Youth Outreach Services

child welfare Transitional Living Program (TLP) YOS believes that by giving youth a little help, they can go a long way. The Transitional Living Program (TLP) serves youth ages 17 to 21 who are involved in the child welfare system, who are working towards completing their high school degree or GED, and who are referred through the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS). YOS staff provides 24-hour supervision, helping each learn the life skills needed to seek higher education, pursue a career and transition successfully into adulthood. Foster Care YOS believes that a safe and nurturing environment is key to a child’s success and happiness. YOS is looking to recruit nurturing, supportive and loving people to become foster parents. Placement of a child into a healthy, safe home is the most important aspect of this program. Youth eligible for foster care are DCFS wards ages 12-21 who have suffered some level of trauma and have behavioral and emotional challenges. We are looking for the best possible homes for these youth who need our extra care and support. Interested foster parents must provide structure and necessities, assume parenthood of the child, attend meetings and semi-monthly visits with case workers, and make sure youth get to therapy and their required appointments. This life changing experience can last anywhere from 6 months through the duration of childhood. “YOS believes that by giving youth a little help, they can go a long way.”