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Youth Outlook

Address Confidential, Naperville, IL 60563

Offers safe, supportive, and respectful environments for children, adolescents and their families, provides wellness Education, leadership development, and community education. Youth Outlook Drop-In Centers meet weekly to support each other and discuss topics of interest to the participants.

Other offerings include:

- Rainbow Sprouts, a social program for children K-6 and their parent/family/guardian.

- Youth Leadership Program: provides opportunities to help run drop-in centers, assist with volunteer training, organize special projects, participate in community education, and advise the agency board through the Youth Advisory Board.

- Transcend: a program for transgender youth, provides a forum to discuss issues such as gender identity, hormone injections, legal issues, etc.

- THRIVE: A support group for parents, foster parents, guardians, and full-time caregivers of LGBTQ+ teens.

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University of Illinois Extension - Woodford County Satellite Office

109 East Eureka Avenue, Eureka, IL 61530

Helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become productive citizens. Young people in 4-H learn about citizenship, leadership, cooking, arts and crafts, mechanics and technology, horticulture, agriculture, and other subjects. To teach young people about these subjects, the 4-H program uses the learn-by-doing method of instruction.

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YSS - Ames

420 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Offers a place for children (grades K-6) before and after school, as well during the summer. YSS's free, six-week summer enrichment program focuses on fun and educational activities. The YSS Teen Club is an afterschool program for teens (grades 6-8) to focus on positive development.

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YWCA Clinton

317 7th Avenue South, Clinton, IA 52732

After-school programs, as well as holiday and summer camps for school-aged children through 5th grade.

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Lighthouse

2601 N Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
Drop-in after-school program for middle and high school-aged youth.  Provides a safe, supervised and nurturing environment for youth to participate in academic support, enrichment and recreational activities with a snack and an evening meal.  Youth cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and must demonstrate respect for others.  All services are provided without cost to youth.

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YWCA Black Hawk County

425 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, IA 50703

Wize Girls is a program for girls in 6th, 7th and 8th graders that meet weekly during the school year. Program is available year-round at no cost, with services including special projects, community-based education, transportation, and recreation services. 

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El Centro de las Americas - Hispanic Community Center

210 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Information and referral. Translation and interpretation.

GED study materials and test resources.

Citizenship classes.

Youth programs for Latin American youth age 14-18.

Health and Wellness Outreach unit for minority health initiatives.

Domestic violence support group.

Food distribution.

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Hope2Offer

PO Box 57282, Des Moines, IA 50327

Offers to assist central Iowa families and students with counseling, health care services, mentoring, sports and community projects. 

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North Fayette Valley Community Coalition

NFVCC Youth Center, 23689 Canoe Road, Elgin, IA 52141

Offers opportunities for youth, 6th through 12th grades, to develop leadership skills and become involved in their communities. The youth members learn leadership skills and use them to connect with the community and policy makers. They participate in education for community members about the needs of youth and the contributions that youth can make to the community. They advocate for needed changes in laws with elected officials and they advise on the activities of the Youth Coalition. This program also bridges the gap between younger and older generations, creating a healthier community for all.

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Muscatine Community YMCA

1823 Logan Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
Teen character development programs, including fitness classes, babysitting classes, arts and cooking classes, and guys-only or girls-only groups.

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YMCA Child Care and Family Services

624 East 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Helps schools, parents, and the community in an effort to prepare young people to become successful and productive citizens.

Focuses on the YMCA core values of Character, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, tied with the Six Pillars of Character Development to enhance the self confidence, motivation, and self esteem of the participants.

The program is site-based and operates at different schools sites in the community. Every group at each particular site meets at different times.

Identifies at-risk youth that are potential leaders and are currently underachieving.

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Step Into The Light

Address Confidential, Joliet, IL 60434
A youth development program that aims to increase at-risk children’s physical fitness, self-esteem and social and cultural development through the arts. Through African American Social Dance, children have the opportunity to participate in a recreational activity that benefits them mentally, physically, and emotionally.

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Rock House Kids

1325 7th Street, Rockford, IL 61104
Offers children a safe, warm, and nurturing environment, hot meals, and instructional time with adults. All children receive a kid-friendly food bag at the end of program nights. Bible classes, social activities, school support, and seasonal giveaways are also provided.

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Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids - Busse Unit

1602 Washington Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Offers a variety of sports and physical education, summer program and other activities for youth. Rents a room for parties and events and offers volunteer opportunities.

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Boys and Girls Club of Central-Southwest Iowa

807 Broad Street, Adair, IA 50002

Provides a variety of summer activities for youth and teens. Activities include arts and crafts, a game room, free meal program, club technology center, fitness center, boys and girls sport activities and leagues and brain games. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided.

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Utica Ridge YMCA

4885 Utica Ridge Road, Davenport, IA 52807

Helps schools, parents, and the community in an effort to prepare young people to become successful and productive citizens.

Focuses on the YMCA core values of Character, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, tied with the Six Pillars of Character Development to enhance the self confidence, motivation, and self esteem of the participants.

The program is site-based and operates at different schools sites in the community. Every group at each particular site meets at different times.

Identifies at-risk youth that are potential leaders and are currently underachieving.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa

2130 Grand Avenue, Clive, IA 50325
Matches adult volunteers with children who need a supportive adult in their life. The program recruits men and women who are willing to make a commitment to a child for at least one year. Volunteers spend 4 hours a month with a child, participating in activities of their choice throughout the community (going to the zoo, playing catch, or taking a walk). Staff members evaluate prospective volunteers for the qualities necessary to contribute to the healthy development of the child. A child is matched with a volunteer big brother, big sister, couple or family according to the child’s needs and the capabilities of the volunteer(s). Following the match, supervision is provided by the professional staff to assist the big brother, sister, couple or family in developing a strong positive relationship with the child. SCHOOL BASED MENTORING offers adult volunteers the opportunity to meet with a child in their school for one hour a week during the school year. During that hour, the match spends time working on the child’s schoolwork, talking, and quite simply, building a friendship. Children are referred to this program by school personnel with parental approval. SCHOOL BASED PLUS MENTORING is an extension of our School Based Mentoring. After three months in School Based Mentoring can join this program. School Based Plus allows Bigs and Littles the opportunity to meet once a month outside the school setting. They are able to enjoy activities such as picinic at the park, going to sporting events, the movies, or any other activities they might enjoy together. COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING allows individuals who are 18 or older to visit with a child twice a month for a minimum of 4 hours. Bigs spend time with their Littles participating in activities throughout the community. Whether its going to the zoo, playing catch, or just taking a walk, its a great chance to form a bond. The possibilities are endless for the growth of a new friendship. Community Based Mentoring also allows for Big Duo (two friends, co-workers, a husband and wife, etc.) or a Family Matches. Children are referred to this program by their parent or guardian.

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Meskwaki Nation

349 Meskwaki Road, Tama, IA 52339
Offers areas and equipment to promote an active lifestyle, as well as various types of training, classes, youth activities, and child care.

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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois - Nachusa Lutheran Home

1261 Illinois Route 38, Nachusa, IL 61057

Provides violence prevention programs to help youth in the community. Services include activities that assist youth in making positive decisions in their lives and promote safer communities. The program often partners with area schools to provide presentations, educational curriculum, and resources to prevent bullying, dating violence, suicide, physical aggression, and delinquency among youth.

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Will County Forest Preserve

17540 West Laraway Road, Joliet, IL 60433

Offers hands-on learning incorporating science, social studies, history, art, math and language arts. Other programs offered:

  • School programs
  • Field trips
  • Bus scholarships
  • In-school programs
  • Virtual programs
  • Home school groups
  • Youth groups
  • Teaching students with special needs
  • Resource loan kits

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Salvation Army, The - Grand Island

818 West 3rd Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
Youth programs offered during the school year.

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Boys and Girls Club of Ames

210 South 5th Street, Ames, IA 50010

Provides programs in character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, arts, sports, fitness and recreation. Offers structured programming promoting academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character development – STEM, physical fitness activities, service to others, arts and crafts, etc.

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Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa - Sioux City

1515 Zenith Drive, Sioux City, IA 51103
An organization dedicated solely to girls in an accepting and nurturing environment, where girls can build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls can develop qualities that will serve them all their lives--strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

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City of LaVista Community Center

8116 Park View Boulevard, La Vista, NE 68128

Community center. Offers sports and cultural programs for youth and adults.

Senior center located within the community center is open Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm.

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Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa - Mason City

601 South Illinois Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401
An organization dedicated solely to girls in an accepting and nurturing environment, where girls can build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls can develop qualities that will serve them all their lives--strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

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United Way of the Midlands