Blog
Participant Spotlight: Supporting Relatives Raising Children Group
October 21, 2022
Vern, a member of our Relatives Raising Children group, shares how her love for volleyball and her connection to KYC have helped her successfully raise her grandchildren while caring for herself, too.
Supporting Grandparents Who Are Parenting
October 12, 2022
Our Caregiver Specialist, Daxa Sanghvi, MSW, shares more about our Relatives Raising Children support group, and how KYC can be an ongoing resource for families of all forms.
KYC Leader Named Statewide Opioid Settlement Administrator
September 30, 2022
It’s with mixed emotions that I share some exciting news. Our very own Sherrine Peyton, Director of Community Collaboration has been offered the opportunity to take a remarkable leadership role at the State of Illinois. Sherrine was chosen to be the new Statewide Opioid Settlement Administrator (SOSA).
Celebrating our Teammates of the Year
September 23, 2022
We were proud to honor and celebrate some of our most exemplary team members recently as our Teammates of the Year!
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Jennifer Moreno
September 22, 2022
My name is Jennifer Moreno and I’m the Deputy Director of the Comprehensive Transition Program here at KYC. I’m also proudly Puerto Rican with Sephardic roots (Hispanic Jewish people). My father was born and raised on the island of Puerto Rico; I was born in Chicago.
National Recovery Month Program Spotlight: SUPR Services
August 31, 2022
In honor of National Recovery Month, learn more about how KYC's Substance Use Prevention and Recovery services support recovery all year long.
Recovery with KYC on Hubbard Helps Chicago - 101.9FM The MIX
August 30, 2022
Catch Daryl Pass, KYC's Manager of Recovery Support Services, on Hubbard Helps Chicago, a locally-produced public affairs radio program, featured on 101.9FM the MIX WTMX.
KYC's President & CEO Named to National Council for Mental Wellbeing Board
August 04, 2022
KYC is thrilled to celebrate Grace's election to represent the midwestern region of the U.S. on the Board of Directors for the National Council of Mental Wellbeing.
Celebrating the 2022 Hustle for Health 5K
August 03, 2022
The 2022 Hustle for Health was a HUE-ge success!
KYC Statement on the Highland Park Shooting
July 05, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that KYC grieves with the community of Highland Park and all who are impacted by yesterday's tragic events.
