History
At the turn of the century, Chicago was home to a group of visionary women--the Hull House reformers--who were determined to shift social policy toward interventionism and address the needs of Chicago families. Their work resulted in national and international changes to government, including the enactment of the Social Security Act, the Juvenile Court system and the formation of the U.S. Children's Bureau at the Department of Labor. In 1911, these ground-breaking reformers formed the Joint Committee for Vocational Training, today known as SGA Youth & Family Services.
Specialties
SGA Youth & Family Services leads positive change for children and families in Chicago's most challenged and underserved neighborhoods. The non-profit has provided free comprehensive services since its founding in 1911. SGA believes that sustainable community change results from a focus on parenting, early childhood, education support services, and workforce development. Collaborative partnerships, innovative programs, and measurable outcomes fuel SGA's efforts to replace the cycle of poverty with the Cycle of Opportunity.