Teen REACH
Teen REACH (Responsibility, Education, Achievement, Caring, and Hope) is a comprehensive youth development initiative funded by the State of Illinois, via the Department of Human Services, which provides afterschool program services to high-risk youth between the ages of 6 and 17. Teen REACH program providers work with youth in order to foster 21st Century skills needed in professional and personal environments. Programmatic activities surround topics of responsible decision-making, the ability to work in teams, managing emotions, creative expression and the arts, STEM, and more!
Important Information & Links
ACT Now Center for Afterschool Learning (ANCAL)
Quarterly Meetings
- FY24 Quarterly Meeting #2: November 15th, 2023. You can register here. (Virtual)
- FY24 Quarterly Meeting #3: February 14th, 2024. You can register here. (Virtual)
- FY24 Quarterly Meeting #4: Multiple dates, In Person
- May 8th, 2024: Downstate, Location TBD
- May 15th, 2024: Suburbs, Location TBD
- May 22nd, 2024: Chicago, Location TBD
Illinois Quality Program Self-Assessment (IL-QPSA)
Training Board Advisory (TAB) Members
- Mellisa Bogard, Boys & Girls Club of Chicago
- Tammy Byers, Beyond the Bell
- Dr. Lolita Cleveland, Youth Guidance
- Dr. Linda Dillon-Taylor, Homework Hangout
- Kathryn Holstlaw, Beyond the Bell
- Gary House, YMCA of Greater Peoria
- Emily Long, Project Success of Vermillion County
- Dr. Ikenna Martin, Land of Lincon Goodwill Industries
- Gywndolyn Moss, Illinois Afterschool Network (IAN)
- Marcola Owens, National Youth Advocate Program
- Jessica Simmons, Lawrence County Health Department
- Jocelyn Vega, Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY)
- Gabriela Zamora, Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY)
General Teen REACH Resources
- Teen REACH Technical Assistance Document
- Teen REACH Advocacy Sheet
- Resources Guide
- Weekly Newsletter Join Form
- FY24 Teen REACH Site Visit Handbook
- FY24 Teen REACH Site Visit Portfolio
- FY24 Teen REACH Site Visit Summary
Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) Resources
- ICOY Training Newsletter Sign Up
- ICOY SLACK Virtual Community Sign Up
- ICOY Contact List Signup
- CBAT-O Website
- CBAT-O General Information Guide FY24
- Trauma Initiatives FY24 Checklist
- ICOY Trauma Initiatives Schedule
- FY24 Special Trauma Topics
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Resources
- Please submit your quarterly Periodic Performance Reports (PPR) to Mike Sandidge, mike.sandidge@illinois.gov.
- FY24 PPR deadlines are as follows:
- Q1: October 15th, 2023
- Q2: January 15th, 2024
- Q3: April 15th, 2024
- Q4: July 15th, 2024
Illinois Afterschool Network (IAN) Resources
- Please visit IAN’s programs and events page to register for all upcoming events: http://www.ianetwork.org/programming-events/