The African proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child" may be a bit over used, but has never been more accurate. Rogers Park Community Council has developed several initiatives to work with children and their parents to increase access to opportunities.
Youth Program Sponsors include:
Local U.S. Cellular Store - 1763 W. Howard, Rogers Park
Devon Bank - 6445 N. Western Avenue
Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant - 6120 N. Broadway
Jason & Samantha Schoenfelder
The Chicago Department of Children and Youth Services
24th District Advisory Council
For more information on the Youth Intervention Program, contact:
Norman Polk - Director (773) 338-7722, ext. 13
LaNisa Frederick -- Assistant Director
Maile Horita--Service Learning Coordinator, (773) 338-7722, ext. 19