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Youth Programs for Boys and Young Men - Urban Male Network - Main Office

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Resource Name:Youth Programs for Boys and Young Men - Urban Male Network - Main Office

address

6500 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60621

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements vary by program. Most programs serve youth ages 10 to 24 and may have specific age, residency, school enrollment, or funding eligibility requirements.

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

Languages

English

Application process

To enroll in services, interested youth, parents, guardians, schools, or community members may contact Urban Male Network directly by phone, email, website inquiry, or referral. Staff will determine program eligibility, provide enrollment information, and connect participants with available services and opportunities. Urban Male Network does not operate as a walk-in service center. Programs and services are offered through scheduled activities, community events, and appointments. Please contact the organization for current program schedules, event information, and service availability.

Fees

To enroll in services, interested youth, parents, guardians, schools, or community members may contact Urban Male Network directly by phone, email, website inquiry, or referral.

Service area

Cook County, IL
Urban Male Network (UMN) provides youth development, mentoring, workforce development, violence prevention, social-emotional learning, and community engagement services for youth and young adults in Chicago and the south suburban region, with a primary focus on serving young men and boys.Services include:One-on-one and group mentoring for youth ages 10-24Leadership development and life skills trainingAcademic support and educational enrichmentWorkforce readiness training, career exploration, job readiness workshops, and employment supportPaid youth employment opportunities through workforce programs, when availableViolence prevention and intervention programmingSocial-emotional learning and wellness programmingMental health support and referrals to licensed behavioral health providersAfter-school, evening, weekend, and summer enrichment programmingRecreational, arts, STEM, and community engagement activitiesFamily engagement and resource navigation servicesCommunity events and neighborhood-based youth programming

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Urban Male Network
Urban Male Network (UMN) provides youth development, mentoring, workforce development, violence prevention, social-emotional learning, and community engagement services for youth and young adults in Chicago and the south suburban region, with a primary focus on serving young men and boys.