Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services - CCBYS (27-444-80-0710) Continuation Application
Illinois CCBYS funds crisis and support services for at-risk youth ages 11–17 to prevent juvenile justice involvement and strengthen family stability statewide.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual continuation awards; funding amount varies by provider and service area; typically funded through general revenue.
Summary: Supports crisis and non-crisis services for at-risk youth ages 11–17 across Illinois to prevent juvenile justice involvement and promote family stability.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to current CCBYS providers; GATA pre-qualification and annual application required.
Description
The Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services (CCBYS) program provides a continuum of services to youth ages 11–17 who are at risk of involvement in the child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems in Illinois. The program emphasizes family preservation, reunification, and stabilization, and operates statewide through Local Area Networks (LANs) with designated provider agencies. Services include 24-hour crisis intervention for youth in emergency situations (such as runaways or lockouts) and non-crisis, individualized support for at-risk youth and their families. The overarching goal is to prevent juvenile justice involvement and support positive youth outcomes.
