Reports and Insights

Welcome to our hub for the latest insights, knowledge, and news on what helps youth escape poverty.

Read here to learn more about the insights we have uncovered from our Youth Opportunity Dashboard and from our survey of more than 700 Chicago youth.

2024 Youth Survey Results

Download the survey conducted by A Better Chicago, in partnership with Global Strategy Group, of 400 Chicago youth ages 10–24 in July 2024

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Embedding mental health support in youth programming

Chicago’s children have spoken: Their mental health is at risk

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Youth Opportunities Insights 2023

Download the summary of historical progress on opportunities for Chicago’s youth

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A new Chicago dashboard tracks how youth are faring in every corner of the city

The tool paints perhaps the most comprehensive picture to date of how kids in each community are doing in school, in finding work and financially.

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2023 Youth Focus Group and Survey Results

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