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Out of School/ Summer Mentoring Tutoring Counseling/ Therapy School-based Clinic/ Provider-based Service/
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Educational/ Cognitive Social/ Emotional Life Skills Physical Health Behavior Problems Reproductive Citizenship Mental Health
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Contact information:
Alternatives, Inc.
4730 North Sheridan Road
Chicago, Il. 60640

Website: www.alternativesyouth.org

Mission/Goals: The mission of Alternatives, Inc. is to develop and provide services for youth and their families, which facilitate personal development, strengthen family relationships, and enhance the community's well being.

Notes: Alternatives, Inc., provides IT & circus programs in addition to 5 day after-school and in-school programs. They also receive funding from the Girl's Best Friend Foundation.

Source(s): www.guidestar.org; www.alternativesyouth.org

3,000 annually (~700 in after school programs) Grade 3 through 24 years

Type of Evaluation: Non-Experimental.

Summary of Available Evaluation Information: Alternatives, Inc. conducts internal assessments that include outcomes monitoring and pre/post test evaluations. Outcomes measured pertain to youth's mastery of skills learned in programs. Evaluations take place yearly or after program completion. Measurement instruments include youth surveys, observation, and self-report. Alternatives, Inc. does not have a formal evaluation report.

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