Joyce Higgins and Mary Ellen Commare, YSN administrators, attended a dedication and reception for Judge Patrick Yarbrough on May 6, 2018. Judge Yarbrough is the first African-American judge in Winnebago County, and the Ethnic Heritage Museum honored him with a room in [...]
WTVO, Channel 17 – “Church Group Takes Hands-on Approach to Reaching At-risk Youth” With summer vacation coming, we all need to work together to involve our youth in positive activities. Mary Ellen Commare, Executive Director, was interviewed. See full interview here or [...]
Rockford Register Star – “An international effort to prevent sexual violence” An international effort to prevent sexual violence by raising awareness and showing support for victims of sexual assault by wearing jeans has come to Rockford. Employees with the city of Rockford, [...]
Rockford Register Star – “Input from sexual assault victims will help city tailor services” Sexual assault victims will be offered surveys, which will be used as a tool to have services improve for victims. Youth Services Network is a site that will [...]
Chuck Hansel, a long-time Board member of Youth Services Network, passed away on July 21, 2017. Chuck was a true servant leader. He not only served the staff and clients of YSN but served in many other capacities in our community. He [...]
