UCAN strives to build strong youth and families through compassionate healing, education and empowerment.

UCAN operates under the cornerstones of a consistent presence, meaningful programming and unrivaled diversity. Founded 145 years ago as a Civil War orphanage, they are one of Chicago’s oldest, yet most innovative, social service agencies.

UCAN serves 10,000 at-risk children, youth and families across Illinois through more than 30 programs that create a healing process for youth who have experienced trauma and provide a continuum of care, including the following services:

Therapeutic Youth Home
K-12 therapeutic day school
Clinical and counseling services
Transitional and independent living programs
Support for pregnant and parenting teens
Foster care placement
Workforce development
Youth leadership development
Violence prevention programming