Sen. Toro Speaks At Ribbon Cutting for New Facility for Medically Complex Youth in Care

Описание: Tuesday, State Senator Natalie Toro joined Governor JB Pritzker, Maryville, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), elected officials, and community partners to cut the ribbon on a new temporary housing program: Maryville’s St. Catherine of Siena. This program will serve up to 10 youth in care who are ready to be discharged from intensive medical facilities but are still in need of transitional care due to their complex medical needs.

The new facility, located at 2608 W. Addison, will provide a safe and supportive environment for up to 10 youth in care aged birth – 21. The location, a former day care, was chosen for its proximity to schools, hospitals and healthcare providers that will be utilized by the youth, as well as its ease of access to multiple modes of public transportation for families to maintain regular visits. The building’s single floor layout will provide ample space to supervise and care for youth in a warm, inviting and homelike environment.

The $1 million construction project was funded through the Illinois DCFS capital development program. The department will invest $4 million per year to pay for the cost of room and board, specialized nursing care, case management services and transportation. Within the next three months, DCFS will have an additional 40 new beds available to youth in Cook County, for a total investment of $3.65 million through the DCFS capital development grants.

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