Contractors

In an effort to facilitate positive experiences for the youth of Oak Park and River Forest, Oak Park and River Forest Townships contract with more than 20 agencies annually, offering more than 50 educational, recreational and vocational programs that engage young residents. Opportunities include after-school homework help, to peer support for substance abuse, and job readiness skill-building, and offer a wide variety of learning experiences for children of all ages.

We are now accepting requests for funding for the Township fiscal year period, April 1st, 2012 - March 31st, 2013. The new form is posted here: FY 2013 Contract Form.doc. Deadline for submission is February 14th, 2012. Details and guidelines are included in the form.

Our all-volunteer Youth Services Committee, consisting of Oak Park and River Forest residents, advises the Township Boards with funding recommendations based on available funds and addressing Youth Services' priorities of: 

  • Literacy

  • Substance abuse prevention, education and early intervention

  • Job readiness

  The programs funded in the 2011-2012 Fiscal Year are listed in the PDF document below.

   Youth Services Contracts FY12

For listings of past contractors and amounts funded, see Annual Reports.


For more information, please contact:  

Roberta White, Youth Services

105 S Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
708-445-2727
rwhite@oakparktownship.org

 

 

Contact

General Information:
708.383.8005

Youth Services:
708.445.2727

Senior Services:
708.383.8060

Fax:
708.383.8062

Email the Township

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Phone 708-383-8060 to schedule.

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