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The Alternative Schools Network of Chicago in collaboration with
The Department of Children and Family Services has developed a program with 17
community based alternative high schools to provide over 200 openings for youth that
are out of school and do not have a high school diploma or GED. This directory
has been developed for professionals who work with youth in the care of DCFS
who reside in foster care, home of relative, independent living or group home
who are between the ages of 16-21 and have no diploma.
Participating schools are members of the Alternative Schools
Network and specialize in different academic offerings. Each school provides a
teacher and mentor who work closely with DCFS students to monitor academic
achievement, personal development and supportive services. All schools have a
learning center that provide students with intensive computer assisted
instruction and access to the Internet. All programs offer the following:
Year-round Academic Program
• Individualized education program
• Small class size
• Computer based assisted instruction
• High speed Internet access
• College preparation
After School Enrichment Program
• Life skills
• After school tutoring
• Employment skills
• Structured social and cultural activities
Full-time School Based Mentor
• Intensive retention and support program
• Coordination with DCFS case worker/service providers
• Graduation and transition services
• Coordinated community based resources
Student Savings and Scholarship Program
• Stipend for after school participation
• Scholarships for post secondary education
Download Printable Fall 2008
YS3 School Directory (.pdf)
Download Enrollment
Guidelines (.pdf)
Download Referral Form (.pdf)
Download List of schools in YS3 Program (.pdf)
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