Service Coordination and Navigation Program
Service Coordination and Navigation Program
The Service Coordination and Navigation (SCaN) program seeks to stabilize young people at the highest risk of violence, increase their self-efficacy (confidence in the ability to exert control over one’s own motivation, behavior, and social environment), and assist in their transition to adulthood.
Our Goals
- Reduce youth involvement in violence
- Contribute to a reduction in violence at the community level
- Increase youth self-efficacy
- Stabilize eligible youth in their current environment
- Assist in youth transition into adulthood
How Does it Work?
Youth are paired with a full-time “Navigator” who provides coordinated care interventions utilizing a strong community-based network of services. The program model aims to reduce youth involvement in violence and contribute to a reduction in violence at the community-level. The target population is youth ages 14-24 years old at the highest risk of violence involvement.
Who is eligible?
The target population is youth ages 14-24 yearsold at the highest risk of violence – meaning they are:
- Either actively engaged in violence, gang, or clique;
- Have a history of or active involvement in the criminal justice system;
- Were previously victims of violence, or;
- Are chronically absent from school more than 50% of the last quarter.
Service Area and Community Organizations
Community referrals for the SCaN program are welcome. You can find and connect with your nearest SCaN partner below to learn more.
Community Area |
Agency |
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Auburn Gresham |
St. Sabina |
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Austin (Belmont Cragin, Montclare) |
BUILD, Inc. |
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Catholic Charities |
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Englewood |
Children's Home & Aid |
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Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation |
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Youth Advocate Programs |
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Greater Grand Crossing (Washington Park, Woodlawn) |
Universal Family Connection |
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Humboldt Park |
Alternative Schools Network |
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BUILD, Inc. |
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Puerto Rican Cultural Center |
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New City (Bridgeport, Gage Park) |
Children's Home & Aid |
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Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation |
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Youth Advocate Programs |
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North Lawndale (East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, Near West Side) |
Lawndale Christian Legal Center |
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Roseland |
Metropolitan Family Services |
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Phalanx Family Services |
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SGA Youth & Family Services |
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South Shore |
Lawrence Hall |
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South Lawndale (Brighton Park, Lower West Side) |
YMCA |
Service Facts
Department:
Department Main Office
Family & Support Services
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Phone: 312.743.0300
Fax: 312.743.0400
Contact Us -
1615 W. Chicago Ave
5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60622-5127
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Brandie V. Knazze
Commissioner