Youth Service Bureau

Youth Service Bureau The mission also includes serving the needs of the homeless adolescent The Youth Service Bureau is located at 2901 Normandy Road in Springfield, IL.

The mission is to divert youth from juvenile justice or child welfare systems by providing access to comprehensive community based services aimed at prevention, diversion or treatment. provides services to at risk youth between the ages of 11 – 24 who are abused, neglected, runaway, locked out, truant, on probation, experiencing crisis or trauma, and/or homeless. Services provided to the individua

l and family members include crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, therapy, case management, advocacy, mentoring, shelter, after care, reunification services, outreach and information and referral to additional services not offered through YSB. Family members are also eligible for services. Our service area is Sangamon, Christian, Logan, Mason and Menard Counties. The agency also provides services to the older adolescent’s population who is experiencing homelessness or is at risk of becoming homeless. These services are provided to youth ages 16-24 and their children. The service addresses the needs of the older homeless adolescent and young adult by providing transitional shelter, subsidized apartment living, life skills, GED and HS diploma attainment, employment, and general independent living skills. All of the above services are provided to non-wards of the state and at no cost to individual or family. If you or someone you know are in need of any of the above services please contact the Youth Service Bureau at 217-529-8300 between the hours of 8:00 and 4:00 Monday through Friday.

Join us Saturday, August 15th
07/24/2026

Join us Saturday, August 15th

Come see us August 4th at National Night Out!
07/24/2026

Come see us August 4th at National Night Out!

07/03/2026
07/03/2026

Calling all incoming Freshmen! 🧡🖤💙💛🖤❤

Join us on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 8:24 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for Freshman Forward, a student-only orientation designed to help you kick off high school with confidence.

✨ Meet your future classmates
✨ Explore your new school
✨ Take guided building tours
✨ Learn about clubs, activities, and resources
✨ Get comfortable before the first day

This is your chance to make connections, ask questions, and get a head start on an amazing high school experience.

📍 Students should attend Freshman Forward at the high school they are assigned to attend.

07/01/2026

🤍 Take What You Need. Leave with Confidence. 🤍

Join us for our FREE Clothing Event! We're giving away select gently loved clothing to anyone who could use it!

No purchase necessary, just stop by and take what you need from our front sidewalk.
Together, we can support our community while giving great clothing a second life!
♻️✨

📍Clothes Mentor
📅 July 4
⏰ 10am

06/28/2026

Big check reveal week- final day!

Every young person deserves a chance to build a stable future.

LaunchPad helps young adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability access essential resources, financial education, and support as they work toward independence.

We're proud to support this important program through our Community Fund. Thank you to Jeanette McDermott, Katina Kooi, and the Youth Service Bureau team for helping young people move forward with confidence. 💛❤️💙

Learn more about the work that United Way is doing to help our community become more financially stable here- https://www.uwcil.org/financial-security

Open interviews on Thursday, 6/18/26 from 11am-4pm at the YSB office located at 2901 Normandy Road in Springfield. For q...
06/17/2026

Open interviews on Thursday, 6/18/26 from 11am-4pm at the YSB office located at 2901 Normandy Road in Springfield. For questions, please call us at (217) 529-8300.

06/11/2026

ICYMI: It's that time of year again! I'm kicking off my Summer Book Club for children who live in the 48th District.

Students who read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books on a form, and return the form to one of my offices by Aug. 14 will receive a gift card and a certificate.

The form can also be filled out here: https://shorturl.at/Mrwmu

06/08/2026

Many District 186 schools will be serving free breakfast and lunch for children over the summer. Any child may receive a meal, they do not have to be enrolled in District 186.

Meals must be eaten onsite, they are not available for pickup or delivery. Please call District 186 Food Service at 217-525-3046 with any questions.

Address

2901 Normandy Road
Springfield, IL
62703

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Youth Service Bureau posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category