Arts of Living Institute

This is a comprehensive program that provides services in cooperation with the Chicago Board of Education to pregnant and parenting Chicago teens in specific high schools. The Institute primarily focuses on young mothers and their children and offers accredited high school health classes, counseling, case management, and referral services to pregnant and parenting teens and their families. Psycho-educational groups on child development, infant and maternal health and parenting skills are also available. The program is open to students attending the following public high schools:

Amundsen High School
5110 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

Clemente High School
1147 N. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

Fenger Academy High School
11220 S. Wallace, Chicago, IL 60628

Manley High School
2935 W. Polk, Chicago, IL 60612

Marshall High School
3250 W. Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60624

Morgan Park High School
1744 W. Pryor Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643

North Grand High School
4338 W. Wabansia Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639

Prosser High School
2148 N. Long, Chicago, IL 60639

Senn High School
5900 N. Glenwood, Chicago, 60660

Child, Youth and Family Services

Community Family Service Center (CFSC)

See entry under Counseling, p. 11.

Drug Prevention Program

Trains and educates individuals and groups in the field of prevention and early intervention. The program provides substance abuse education and programming in schools, churches, organizations and community groups. Training, workshops and in-services are designed for all ages.

Family and Parish Support Services