The activities at Cornerstone both educate and evaluate each resident’s individual needs. The program is designed to help residents with anger management, problem solving, drug and alcohol prevention education, relaxation, family dynamics, communication, and academic achievement. Rules and structure help residents learn how to set goals and make better choices.

Boys are referred by many agencies in DuPage County and throughout Illinois. Agencies include DuPage County Probation, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and other service organizations. Residents must be male, between 13-17 years old, have parental or guardian consent to participate in the program, and meet other specific program criteria.

Upon entering the program, each resident’s needs are carefully assessed and an individualized contract is created and agreed upon by the resident and staff. Contracts typically address issues including curfew and expectations for apartment maintenance, schooling, budgeting, use of support services such as counseling, and giving back to the community through monthly volunteering experiences.

Participants in the program must be homeless young adults, ages 18-24 years old (Men’s THP) or 18 – 21 years old (Women’s & LGBTQ+ THPs). Residents should be of DuPage or Kane Counties, willing to complete high school or a GED program, free of serious substance use problems and willing to abstain from drug and alcohol use, free of outstanding warrants for arrest, willing to participate in a background check, testing with an IQ above 70, willing to obtain and maintain employment, willing and able to sign a program contract indicating their commitment to program rules, expectations and personal goals.

Young adults ages 18-24 years old, live in our Men’s, Women’s and LGBTQ Transitional Housing Programs in Lisle and Naperville and were previously homeless. While living at 360, our residents focus on education, improving life skills and securing employment with the goals of being self-sufficient and living on their own.

Boys ages 13-18 years old currently reside in our Cornerstone Group Home in Lisle, are energetic, and sometimes struggle with issues related to trust and authority. These children are often involved with 360 Youth Services as a way to prevent them from becoming involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems.

We welcome our community to join us by becoming a mentor for our resident’s. If you’re interested in becoming a mentor of have have additional questions, please contact Hali Aldridge, Mentor Program Specialist, at haldridge@360youthservices.org.