For young adults ages 16-24 years of age who are living in unstable and non-traditional living arrangements. Youth are linked to area services, taught independent living skills, and aided in finding jobs. It is the goal of YSB to keep youth off the streets and safe. (Available in LaSalle, Putnam, Bureau, Stark and Marshall counties).
Homeless youth (ages 16-24) are helped in finding safe and stable living accommodations and services that provide basic life skills, job searching, mental health services and educational opportunities to make a successful transition to self-sufficient living. (Available in LaSalle, Putnam, Bureau, Stark and Marshall counties).
Redeploy Illinois was created in2004 by the General Assembly to provide services to youth at risk of commitment to the Illinois Department of Corrections. The program is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services. LaSalle County is one of 9 Redeploy sites in the state. Youth Service Bureau provides intensive services to these youth and their families, thus reducing the incidence of criminal recidivism in our community and incarceration of adolescents in the Illinois prison system. Referrals are made by the LaSalle County Juvenile State's Attorney's office and the LaSalle Juvenile Probation Department.
Second Chance provides services to youth who would otherwise be removed from their homes and communities due to high-risk, unmanageable behavior. These adolescents have demonstrated significant emotional concerns which may include mental health and trauma issues. Intensive services are provided to the youth and their families through Youth Service Bureau. The program is funded through the LaSalle County 708 Board. Referrals are made by the LaSalle County Juvenile State's Attorney's office and the LaSalle Juvenile Probation Department.
Offers intensive out-patient and mental health therapy treatment by Master degreed and licensed therapists trained in child and family centered intervention; Includes individual, marital and family counseling. Counseling is available for Children and Adults and most insurance companies are accepted. (Available in the following offices: LaSalle, Ottawa, Princeton and Streator).
Community Services/Restitution works closely with local courts, Peer Courts, Police Departments and Juvenile Probation to involve young people in meaningful work projects to "pay back" their community for petty delinquent offenses. Available in LaSalle and DePue.