The Juvenile Protective Association, an A Better Chicago portfolio organization, was recently featured on WGNTV. Karen Foley, JPA’s President & CEO, outlined the organization’s mission of supporting youth by offering vital mental health resources. As a panelist at our recent State of Our Youth event, Karen also highlighted our research showing the prevalence of mental health concerns among the city’s youth. Watch the segment here: https://wgntv.com/spotlight-chicago/juvenile-protective-association-helping-kids-learn-grow-thrive/ (fb)

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night’s State of Our Youth event! It was inspiring to convene an audience connected through a deep belief in Chicago’s young people. Today, we are proud to officially release the State of Our Youth 2025 report, which shares the latest data trends on chronic absenteeism, reading and math proficiency, community-based programs, and more. The report also includes a set of actionable recommendations for resource allocation, partnership opportunities, and targeted investments in high-need Chicago communities. Let’s work together to collectively strengthen our support for our youth and reaffirm our commitment to invest more deeply in the potential of every young person in Chicago. View the report: https://www.abetterchicago.org/reports-and-insights/state-of-our-youth-2025 📸 Pawinski Photography (fb)