Discover the Facts

Every year 9,000 youth in greater Chicago experience homelessness, and every night there are 2,000 youth who have no place to call home. Teen Living Programs, established more than 30 years ago, exists for these youth. To learn more about the issue of youth homelessness, take a look at our fact sheet, program results and an important 2005 University of Illinois at Chicago Study on youth homelessness in Illinois.

Facts about Teen Living Programs

Facts about TLP: This two-page document provides a quick overview of TLP youth, staff, programs, financials and board members.

FAQ’s: Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about TLP youth and programs.

Who Our Youth Are: Get a closer look at the demographics of the youth we serve (how many, how old, etc.).

Evidence of Results: TLP is committed to providing a strong return for our investor partners and donors. That is why we track more than 185 activities, and why our programs are evidence-based and outcome-focused. The What Our Youth Achieve Summary Document explains how TLP makes a lasting impact on the youth we serve.

Annual Report

Facts about youth homelessness

UIC Study: Get a more in-depth look at Chicago youth who are homeless through a study done by UIC.