Our Vision
UCAN leads with transformation interventions so that families and communities can be safe and prosper. UCAN is relentless.
Mission
UCAN strengthens communities by supporting youth and families, offering a continuum of services for over 150 years.
UCAN’s expertise spans youth in care, youth development, mental health, therapeutic schools, workforce development, and violence prevention and intervention.
- Therapeutic Youth Home
- K-12 Therapeutic day school
- Clinical and counseling services
- Transitional and independent living programs
- Support for pregnant and parenting teens
- Foster care placement
- Workforce development
- Youth leadership development
- Violence intervention and prevention
Our Core Values
- We hold true the belief that healing is possible and that providing care with compassion is essential to our work
- We challenge all individuals to become advocates for justice
- We believe that integrity and honesty are the cornerstones of our work
- We honor the intrinsic value of all people and believe inclusiveness is a strength
- Providing youth a voice is a personal healing experience as well as a chance to advocate for others
- Excellence derives from knowledge, hard work, and innovation.
- We strive for fairness and equality for our clients and in our workplace.
- Financial viability is necessary and requires control and individual responsibility.
To learn more about what UCAN is doing in the community, you can visit us at ucanchicago.org.
