YOUTH SERVICES
Director: John Williams
Mission
Oak Park Township Youth Services (OPTYS) supports programs and services
that work for the prevention of juvenile delinquency and which address
youth who are at risk of becoming involved or are already engaged
in inappropriate and/or illegal activities. OPTYS also advocates for
programs and services which enhance the social and emotional development
of youth and their families. OPTYS is committed to promoting opportunities
for youth and their families to obtain needed services.
Programs and Services
OPTYS engages in a variety of activities and services directly impacting
youth and their families, including everything from contracting with
other organizations to address specific need areas, to scholarship
programs and the Youth Advocacy Council.
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Information & Referral
Find dozens of programs open to both Oak Park and River Forest youth.
Also, check out our Help Card, which lists resources for a variety
of youth issues. Read more...
Teen AA Meeting Flyer
Gang & Drug Task Force
Gangs, and the crime, drugs and violence that accompany them, have
long ceased to be a problem solely of the inner city. A number of
violent, gang-related incidents in the community led officials to
formalize the Gang and Drug Task Force of Oak Park and River Forest
in 1995.
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Partners
Examine a list of agencies and groups working with Youth Services.
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Links
Browse through a list of resources related to the work of Youth Services.
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Youth Services Committee
Read about the Youth Services Commitees and view meeting minutes.
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Current News
Youth Services Committee Meeting for June/August - 6/2/09
OPRF Youth Network Council Presents
a Workshop for Parents: How to Talk To Your Teen About Sex - 5/7/09 (links to a wmv file)
What do teens know about sex...
Or think they know?
What is "sex" to a teenager?
What is "sexting"?
How to bring up the tough topics.
Learn teen "sex lingo".
Discuss health, Emotional, & Legal Issues.
OPRFHS
201 N. Scoville
Oak Park
Faculty Dining Room
7:00P.M.
Youth Services Committee Meeting - 5/6/09
Youth Services Committee Meeting - 4/1/09
Youth Services Seeking Advisory
Committee Members - 3/9/09
Oak Park Township Youth Services
Committee Application
Applications are now being accepted. Applications are due by April 8.
2009
Youth Services Committee Meeting - 3/4/09
Youth Services January Meeting Minutes - 1/7/09
Youth Services Accepting Contract
Program Requests - 12/9/08
