Covenant House Illinois' Youth Development Center is a place where youth experiencing homelessness can immediately address their most urgent needs. When a young person chooses to come to CHIL they are welcomed into a safe and supportive environment where they can access food, showers, laundry, personal storage, case management, employment and education, and a place to rest and relax.

The LYTE Lounge is open to young adults 16 to 30 years old (and their children) on Mondays 11am-5pm, Wednesdays 12pm-6pm, and Thursdays 11am-5pm. Walk-in visitors are welcome to participate in daily activities. We ask visitors requesting one-on-one support to reach out in advance and schedule an appointment with a youth advocate.

YOT's Outreach Case Managers connect with clients across the city and link them with safe housing, education, employment, and other resources as well as providing compassionate support. In addition to making a regular stop with the Youth Outreach Van in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood every Thursday evening, Team members visit libraries, courthouses, coffee shops, and other locations where young people experiencing homelessness often congregate.

BEDS Plus provides transitional housing and other services for youth ages 18 to 24 that are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Walk-ins during business hours are accepted as well as calling to schedule an appointment. Services include trauma-informed housing, intensive case management, and connections to other housing and supportive services.

In partnership with Greyhound Lines, Inc., National Runaway Safeline (NRS) helps reunite qualified runaway youth ages 12-21 with their families, or alternate living arrangement through a free bus ticket home. Youth must call (800) 786-2929 to start the process.

Broadway Youth Center is here to improve the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness and other underserved youth by providing youth-centered, integrated healthcare and social services. BYC sees anyone, regardless of ability to pay. BYC provides basic needs assistance, resource advocacy, mental wellness supports, and education/vocational services.