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          We share a legacy of advocacy and hands-on support that works to shape policy and form practices to help at-risk youth.

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Advocacy Partners

ICOY partners with the following organizations to advocate for at-risk families and youth, and to strengthen the provider community that serves them:

ACT Now! Afterschool for Children and Teens

Alliance for Strong Families and Communities

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

Illinois Childhood Trauma Coalition

Illinois Children’s Mental Health Partnership

Illinois Partners for Human Service

Juvenile Justice Initiative

National Network for Youth

National Organization of State Associations for Children

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