Youth Opportunity Insights

Welcome to our hub for the latest insights, knowledge, and news on what helps youth escape poverty.

Read here to learn more about the insights we have uncovered from our Youth Opportunity Dashboard and from our survey of more than 700 Chicago youth.

Embedding mental health support in all youth programs shows real results by Beth Swanson

Chicago’s children have spoken: Their mental health is at risk

Download the summary of historical progress on opportunities for Chicago’s youth

The tool paints perhaps the most comprehensive picture to date of how kids in each community are doing in school, in finding work and financially.