The Friends of Youth Services Board (FoYS) was founded in 2004 to provide supportive funds and services to YSGN. FoYS is comprised of 20 professionals and community leaders who believe strongly in giving back to their community by fundraising in support of YSGN. In total Friends of Youth Services has raised over $500,000.
Contact us if you are interested in learning more about FoYS and how your talents and interest can help support Youth Services.
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Friends of Youth Services Board
Eleanor Aquino (she/her)
Sandy Brennan (she/her)
Julie Bruch (she/her)
Markie Condon (she/her)
Maritoni Kane (she/her)
Beth Kirk Malecki (she/her)
Eileen Samuels (she/her)
Alison Schulte (she/her)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Youth Services do? What services do you provide?
Youth Services provides individual and group therapy, youth development programs, crisis intervention, and academic support. Youth Services does not provide testing or medication.
What type of therapy does Youth Services offer?
Youth Services provides individual and group counseling to children and youth who are struggling with depression and anxiety, grief and loss, divorce and familial distress, school-related stressors, and other mental health concerns. Our therapists use a variety of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), play therapy, and client-centered approaches. The agency does not provide occupational, physical therapy, or speech therapy.
Where do Youth Services' clients come from?
Youth Services does not have any geographical boundaries. Most of the agency’s clients come from across Chicago’s northern suburbs.
What ages does Youth Services serve?
The agency sees clients across their development. Most of the clients are elementary, middle, and high school students. We also offer parent-child group support for young children under five.
What does it cost to get support at Youth Services?
Youth Services has multiple payment options to remain accessible to everyone who needs services. Agency clinicians accept insurance, clients may choose to pay privately, and we have the most generous sliding scale in the area to allow every child access to services, in addition to a long list of free programming. The agency’s promise to the community is that we never turn anyone away based on ability to pay.
How do I get started with services for my child?
If you are interested in joining any of Youth Services’ groups or starting individual services, contact the agency to speak with our intake coordinator.