State of Our Youth 2026
Join A Better Chicago for a special event exploring the latest data trends and insights that shed light on how youth are faring in Chicago.
Chicago can be a challenging place to grow up.
Too many youth — especially in communities on the South and West sides — live with high rates of poverty, violence, unemployment and homelessness. These historic inequities are evident in every measure of youth achievement and well-being, from kindergarten readiness to grade-level reading and math proficiency, to high school graduation rates and ultimately, to career success. Yet youth remain optimistic about their future, and it’s on us to help them succeed.
Join A Better Chicago for a special event exploring the latest data trends and insights that shed light on what it means to be a young person living in Chicago.