Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health

What Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health does

Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (ICAH) is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization founded in 1977 that operates as a youth-centered Reproductive Justice organization supporting the sexual health, rights, and identities of adolescents, primarily young people aged 16-22. Originally established as the Illinois Caucus on Teenage Pregnancy and renamed in 1991, ICAH delivers programming through four principal lines: (1) comprehensive sexuality education curricula (Sex Ed Saves launched 2015 and S.L.A.Y. launched 2020, both aligned with National Sexuality Education Standards); (2) the CHAT Network youth organizing program and For Youth Inquiry (FYI) Performance Company, which provides participatory theater and arts-based education including touring productions such as 'This Boat Called My Body'; (3) the Adult Accomplice Training Series, a 10-topic certification program priced at $45 per session or $160 for the full 8-session series, plus continuing education credits at $20 per training; and (4) free digital resource distribution including the Birth Justice Toolkit, Sexual Health Toolkit, Youth-Friendly Healthcare Map, and the Time to CHAT podcast.

ICAH's underlying 'technology' is a participatory, arts-based pedagogy stack layered onto evidence-based sexual health curricula and a non-hierarchical organizational architecture (the proprietary re:Birth framework) that enables co-leadership and youth-driven governance. The organization monetizes through a hybrid model combining small-dollar training fees, curriculum and toolkit sales, foundation grants, individual donations, and government contracts via partnerships with Chicago Public Schools, DuPage County Health Department, Illinois Departments of Public Health and Human Services, and the Illinois State Board of Education. Customer segments span youth participants (the primary segment), adult accomplices and youth-serving professionals, school districts, and healthcare providers. ICAH also operates as a policy and advocacy entity, having contributed to Chicago's 2006 Family Life and Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Policy and Illinois' 2019 Reproductive Health Act (SB 25), and convening the Illinois Youth Policy Council and RHA Coalition. The organization is governed by a board and currently led by Co-Directors Aisha Chaudhri and Choya Webb following a 2022 leadership transition; it operates with a 1-10 person staff from its Chicago headquarters at 719 S. State St., 4th Floor.

Name

Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health

Legal name

Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health

Website

https://icah.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health is a Chicago-based nonprofit, founded in 1977, that delivers comprehensive sexuality education curricula, adult accomplice training, youth organizing (CHAT Network), and participatory theater to support the sexual health, rights, and identities of Illinois youth ages 16-22.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adolescent Sexual Health Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAHAM

Sexual Health & Relationship Wellness Education

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Education (Nutrition, Fitness, Mindfulness)

SECONDARYEDABAIAF

DEI, Equity & Inclusion Training

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/HR, Talent, DEI & People Operations Training

SECONDARYEDAGALAK

Children’s & Youth Educational Entertainment (Edutainment)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Educational Media & Multimedia (Video, Audio, Interactive)

Keywords

• Adolescent sexual health education
• Comprehensive sex education
• Reproductive justice advocacy
• Youth peer education
• Sexuality education curricula

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Fees: Revenue from adult accomplice training programs including certificate programs and professional development sessions offered to youth workers, family members, healthcare providers, and school professionals.
2. Donations and Grants: Financial support from individual donors, conspirators, and possibly foundation grants to support organizational mission and programs.
3. Curriculum Sales: Sale of educational materials including the Sex Ed Saves curriculum book and other educational resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ICAH delivers comprehensive sexuality education curricula, adult accomplice training programs, youth-led peer education through the CHAT Network, and participatory theater performances through the FYI Performance Company. It also publishes toolkits and resource guides, advocates for reproductive justice policy, and builds youth leadership capacity across Illinois, with primary concentration in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Product overview

Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health (ICAH) operates as a youth-centered Reproductive Justice organization offering a portfolio of educational programs, training services, and artistic/cultural initiatives. The core educational offerings include two comprehensive sexuality education curricula (Sex Ed Saves and S.L.A.Y.), a Birth Justice Toolkit for young parents, and a Sexual Health Toolkit for professionals. ICAH delivers training through its Adult Accomplice Training Series and engages youth through the CHAT Network (Change, Heal, Act Together). Cultural programming is provided through the For Youth Inquiry (FYI) Performance Company, which produces original theater including 'This Boat Called My Body' and other plays addressing consent and reproductive justice. Additional resources include a Youth-Friendly Healthcare Map for Chicago and the 'Time to CHAT' podcast. The organization serves youth, educators, healthcare providers, and families through advocacy, education, and arts-based programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• For Youth Inquiry (FYI): Performance company that designs participatory theater experiences to activate creative potential around sexual health and sexual violence
• CHAT Network
• Sex Ed Saves
• S.L.A.Y.
• Time to CHAT Podcast
• Birth Justice Toolkit
• Youth-Friendly Healthcare Map

Products and services

• Sex Ed Saves Curriculum Comprehensive sexuality education curriculum for grades 6-12 designed with and for youth, aligned with National Sexuality Education Standards. Addresses sexual health, rights, and identities through interactive and expressive activities; sold to schools, educators, and youth-serving organizations.
• S.L.A.Y. (Sexually Liberated and Affirmed Youth) Curriculum Updated sexuality education curriculum designed with and for youth, building on the Sex Ed Saves framework with contemporary, affirming approaches to sexual health and identity.
• Adult Accomplice Training Series Monthly training series for youth workers, family members, and professionals supporting youth sexual health. Covers 10 topics structured around National Sexuality Education Standards; participants completing all 10 trainings receive an ICAH Adult Accomplice Training Certificate. Available at $45 per individual session or $160 for the full 8-session series, with optional $20 CPDU/CEU credits per training.
• Birth Justice Toolkit Comprehensive guide for young people aged 16-24 who choose to bring their pregnancy to term, covering pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Available as a free downloadable resource via the ICAH website and Issuu.
• Sexual Health Toolkit Resource developed in partnership with Illinois Departments of Public Health and Human Services and the Illinois State Board of Education, providing the latest information on sexual health issues for professionals serving adolescents including school personnel, public health staff, nurses, counselors, and caseworkers.
• Youth-Friendly Healthcare Map Interactive map created by Chicago youth leaders through participatory action research to help youth find youth-friendly healthcare services around Chicago.
• For Youth Inquiry (FYI) Performance Company Participatory theater company that designs theater to activate creative potential in schools, families, and healthcare systems. Produces touring plays, public season performances, and youth education programming using theater, movement, and music to address sexual health and consent.

Quantifiable outcome

• 743 adults trained through adult accomplice training series and professional development in one year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chicago Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2018ICAH partnered with Chicago Park District to perform 'This Boat Called My Body' at Palmisano Park, bringing performances to public outdoor spaces accessible to diverse communities.
• Illinois Departments of Public Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to develop Sexual Health Toolkit for professionals providing adolescent services including school personnel, public health staff, nurses, counselors, and caseworkers.
• Illinois State Board of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Sexual Health Toolkit development serving as centralized resource for latest information on sexual health issues.
• For Youth Inquiry (FYI) Performance CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFYI merged with ICAH in 2014, bolstering ICAH's cultural work through participatory theater experiences. FYI designs theater to activate creative potential in school, family, and healthcare systems.
• Ounce of Prevention FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership since 1984, collaborating on conferences and initiatives for adolescent health.
• National Campaign to Reduce Adolescent PregnancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAH executive director participated in White House press conference organized by this national coalition in 1996.
• Planned Parenthood Chicago Area and Illinois Planned Parenthood CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAH launched Illinois Campaign for Responsible Sex Education with these partners in 2005 to advocate for comprehensive sex education.
• DuPage County Health DepartmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost site for DuPage County Adult Accomplice Series training programs, extending ICAH's reach beyond Chicago to suburban communities.
• Street Level Youth MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch All Teen Health website in 2002, making adolescent health information accessible to youth, parents, and providers.
• Illinois Youth Policy CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition formed by ICAH in 2008 to advocate for responsible sexual health education and rejection of federal abstinence-only program funding.
• RHA CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner in advocacy efforts that led to Gov. Pritzker signing SB 25: the Reproductive Health Act in 2019.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ETR Associates: Established sexual and reproductive health education organization providing curricula, research, and training. Comparable to ICAH as a curriculum publisher and trainer, though serving a broader set of health topics.
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America: Large, established reproductive health organization with a substantial sex-ed portfolio. ICAH has even partnered with Planned Parenthood on the Illinois Campaign for Responsible Sex Education, making them a broad-incumbent peer with overlapping mission and curriculum offerings.

Direct peers

• Healthy Teen Network: National membership organization supporting professionals who serve adolescents on sexual and reproductive health. Comparable to ICAH's Adult Accomplice Training Series and youth-worker professional development focus.
• GLSEN: National education organization working to create safe, inclusive K-12 environments for LGBTQ+ youth. Comparable to ICAH's S.L.A.Y. curriculum and adult accomplice training that center LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools.
• SIECUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States): National policy and advocacy organization advancing comprehensive sexuality education. SIECUS is a direct peer to ICAH because both operate at the intersection of sex-ed standards, youth advocacy, and state-level policy work.
• Advocates for Youth: National organization championing young people's sexual and reproductive health and rights through advocacy, training, and youth leadership. Comparable to ICAH's CHAT Network and youth-driven reproductive justice model.
• National Coalition for Sexual Health: Coalition advancing sexual health literacy, education, and clinical services. Comparable to ICAH for cross-sector partnerships linking schools, providers, and community organizations on adolescent sexual health.
• Answer (Sex Ed Coalition): National sex-education coalition providing training, curricula, and the Amaze video series for youth. Directly comparable to ICAH's curriculum-plus-training model serving grades 6-12.

Emerging players

• Cardea Services: National organization providing training, consultation, and curricula in sexual and reproductive health. Comparable to ICAH's training-for-professionals model with overlapping audiences of educators and healthcare providers.
• Amaze: Youth-focused digital sex-education video initiative from Answer and partners. Comparable to ICAH's Time to CHAT Podcast and online toolkits as a youth-centered digital sexual health education platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ICAH
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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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