Office of Community & Positive Youth Development

Office of Community & Positive Youth Development  

The Office of Community and Positive Youth Development is responsible for the oversight and administration of the Department's Youth Services System. The Department's Youth Services System is comprised of prevention; intervention; and diversion programs all intended to ensure the safe and healthy growth and the development of Illinois' youth and emerging adults, ages 6 through 24, and their families. Federal, State and General Revenue funded grant programs are implemented in partnership with local and statewide community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, education system partners, county and local government organizations, and various community partnerships.

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