Crossroads is a program designed to identify individuals with medium to high
risk delinquency tendencies before such behaviors result in court involvement. Participants will be exposed to alternative skills and opportunities to enhance their lives.
Who is Served by Crossroads?
Crossroads serves youth ages 10-17 and their
families living in Chicago's Cabrini-Green and Lathrop Homes Communities.
Crossroads Services offered:
- Assessment
of youth and family needs and strengths.
- Development
of individualized service plan.
- Referral,
linkage, and support services.
- Psychoeducational and
prevention group services to youth and parents such as anger management and conflict resolution.
- Advocacy for
schools and communities.
- Community partners
include: Jenner Academy of the Arts, Manierre School, and Cotter Boys & Girls Club.
Time and Location:
Youth groups meet during the day of after school depending on the location. Parent groups are held once a month at convenient
community locations.
Fees:
There are no fees for Crossroads. Funding for Crossroads is provided by the Deparment of Human Services Office of Prevention and
DePaul University.
Mission Statement:
Crossroads is committed to providing quality, compassionate care while strengthening collaborations between families, schools, and
communities.
We encourage positive family and social relationships within a safe environment.
Our vision is to promote dignity and mutual respect, diversity, empowerment, and an enhanced sense of responsibility and
self-determination.
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