Youth and Family Center of McHenry County

What Youth and Family Center of McHenry County does

Youth and Family Center of McHenry County (YFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004 and incorporated as an independent nonprofit in 2009, headquartered at 1011 North Green Street in McHenry, Illinois. It operates the Garden Quarter Neighborhood Resource Center and serves residents of McHenry County with an integrated portfolio of human-delivered, trauma-informed programs including Youth Prevention Services (year-round after-school and summer programming for grades 1–12), Adult Engagement/ESL classes, the Bicultural Service Navigation (BSN) program, the Women's Support Group "Floreciendo Together," the Parent Mentor Program embedded in McHenry School District 15, a Community Garden, Immigration Empowerment education, and the Peace Project anchored by the Sage Legacy Peace Room (opened March 2019). Its primary customer segments are at-risk youth and families from underserved communities — including bicultural, bilingual, and immigrant households — where 100% of surveyed youth participants qualify for free or reduced lunch and 41% have experienced one or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

The underlying "technology" is a service-delivery platform rather than software: a network of partnerships with McHenry School District 15, District 156, the McHenry County Mental Health Board, Family Health Partnership Clinic, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Parent Engagement Institute, Illinois Access to Justice, and local conservation and education institutions, coupled with bilingual, trauma-informed staff and a referral pipeline that routes families into medical, mental-health, legal, and social-service resources. The Sage Legacy Peace Room is a notable physical asset providing licensed clinical therapy and self-care programming targeting ACEs. YFC positions itself as the only year-round youth program in the county that charges no registration or transportation fees.

YFC's revenue model is a nonprofit donations-and-grants stack, not a commercial pricing model. Service delivery to residents is free; revenue is assembled from individual donations (averaging under $50 per gift and funding roughly 10% of the after-school program), tiered business sponsorships (Business Friend $500, Sponsor $2,500, Advocate $5,000), foundation grants (including a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation for McHenry County in August 2021 and participation in that Foundation's broader $1,050,000 / 67-organization Mission Grant pool in 2021), and nominal program fees ($25 per child per week for summer programming; $100/week, $350/month, or $500/quarter individual youth sponsorships). GTM motion is community-led and direct-to-consumer, relying on referrals from schools, partner agencies, and word of mouth rather than sales or paid marketing.

Name

Youth and Family Center of McHenry County

Legal name

Youth and Family Center of McHenry County

Website

https://yfc-mc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child Care Services (6244), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Youth services
• Family support
• Community navigation
• After-school programs
• Trauma-informed care

Headquarters

HQ city

Mchenry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that relies heavily on individual donations. Donations from individuals fund 10% of the after-school program, with an average donation of less than $50. Donations are tax-deductible and 100% of donations are used to help grow McHenry County by empowering youth and families.
2. Foundation Grants: Mission grants from foundations such as the Community Foundation for McHenry County. In 2021, received $1,050,000 in Mission Grants to 67 organizations as part of a collaborative effort.
3. Corporate/Community Sponsorship: Business sponsorship program with tiered levels: Business Friend ($500), Business Sponsor ($2,500), Business Advocate ($5,000). Also receives support from corporate foundations like Foglia Family Foundation and Gerry and Bill Cowlin Foundation.
4. Program Fees: Minimal program fees for specific services. Summer programming costs $25 per child per week. Individual sponsorships range from $100/week to $500/3 months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Youth and Family Center of McHenry County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides youth prevention services (after-school and summer programming), adult education (ESL classes), bicultural service navigation, a women's support group, a parent mentor program, immigration empowerment education, and a Peace Project addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences. Services are delivered directly to McHenry County residents free of charge, with the center operating as a trauma-informed community resource hub.

Product overview

Youth and Family Center of McHenry County is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of integrated community programs rather than a traditional software product. The core offerings include Youth Prevention Services (after-school and summer programming), Adult Engagement/ESL education, Bicultural Service Navigation, Parent Mentor Program, Women's Support Group, Community Garden, Immigration Empowerment, and the Peace Project addressing ACEs. Programs are designed to work collaboratively, connecting youth and families to resources while empowering personal growth and community resilience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Prevention Services Year-round youth programming including after-school and summer sessions that help youth grow emotionally, socially, and academically, with intervention services and individual care plans for youth requiring additional support. Targets at-risk youth in grades 1-12 from underserved families in McHenry County.
• Bicultural Service Navigation (BSN) Bilingual and bicultural navigation services providing referrals, short-term appointments, and goal-oriented case management to help individuals and families access medical, mental health, childcare, employment, education, basic needs, and legal services. Targets McHenry County residents facing language or systemic barriers.
• Adult Engagement Program Adult education services including English as a Second Language classes held at YFC on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, parenting skills sessions, and informational programs on mental health, healthcare, and resilience building. Targets adults throughout McHenry County seeking to improve their skills and capacity to access resources.
• Women's Support Group (Floreciendo Together) Weekly bilingual support group meeting on Thursdays from 9:30-10:30 AM, offering women a safe, supportive space to explore themes relevant to their identities including mental health, navigating change, health, and motherhood, with peer support.
• Parent Mentor Program Program where Latina and Black mothers volunteer in classrooms at McHenry School District 15 schools for 2 hours/day for at least 100 hours, receiving weekly training on instructional practices and leadership, supporting family involvement and educational equity.
• Immigration Empowerment Educational and navigation services including Know Your Rights presentations, emergency family planning, US passport application assistance, and referrals to low-cost/free immigration assistance. Targets immigrants and bicultural families in McHenry County.
• Peace Project Initiative to develop staff and programs to address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), featuring the Sage Legacy Peace Room for therapy and self-care, with the goal of increasing knowledge, resiliency, and social connectedness among youth.
• Community Garden Collaborative garden project involving staff, clients, community organizations, and community members, providing opportunities for engagement and skill-building.
• Summer Programming Summer programming for school-age children offering activities and outings each week including transportation to field trips, costing $25 per child per week (non-refundable). Runs during summer break in McHenry County.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48% of YFC Youth Program participants have experienced two ACES (vs. national average of 21.9% Hispanic and 19.2% White non-Hispanic youth)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered key partner, advocate of yfc and community partner.

• United Way of McHenry Countykey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner organization supporting YFC's mission. Listed as a key partner alongside other major community organizations.
• McHenry County Mental Health Boardkey partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental partner providing mental health funding and support. Member of Substance Abuse Coalition and key partner.
• McHenry School District 15key partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partner supporting YFC programs including Parent Mentor Program. YFC's After School Program follows D15 calendar.
• McHenry Community High School District 156advocate of yfcStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district partner and advocate contributor of $1,000 or more.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry Countycommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating with YFC on youth programming.
• Family Health Partnership Cliniccommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing services to community members.
• McHenry County Conservation Districtcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting youth engagement through environmental education and activities.
• Northeastern Illinois Universitycommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution providing internship opportunities for social work and other students.
• McHenry County Collegecommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner supporting YFC's educational mission.
• Parent Engagement Institutecommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting the Parent Mentor Program.
• McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalitioncommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition member working to address substance abuse issues in McHenry County. YFC is a proud member.
• Goldfish Swim Schoolcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing youth engagement opportunities.
• Free Guitars for Future Starscommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting youth through music education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness: Illinois-based nonprofit delivering integrated youth, family, and community health services to underserved populations. Comparable in trauma-informed approach, bilingual service delivery, and at-risk youth/family mission.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County: A documented YFC partner that delivers youth mentoring and one-to-one support in the same county. Comparable in target population (at-risk youth), volunteer-driven model, and nonprofit funding stack.
• YMCA of McHenry County: Operates youth programs, after-school care, and family services across the same county. Comparable in youth/family programming mix, sliding-scale fee structure, and reliance on corporate and individual donors.
• Boys & Girls Club of Dundee Township: Operates an after-school and youth development program serving at-risk school-age children in a nearby Illinois county. Directly comparable because of overlapping youth-development mission, school-based service delivery, and reliance on donations and grants in the same regional funding ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of McHenry County: A YFC strategic partner and county-level umbrella funder/convener. Comparable as a community-services coordinating nonprofit that pools corporate donations and distributes grants to direct-service providers like YFC.
• Salvation Army of McHenry County: Provides youth, family, and emergency services nationally with local presence in McHenry County. Comparable in youth/family service mix and donor-funded model; differs in much larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago: Operates immigration, family, and youth services across northern Illinois including McHenry County. Comparable in bicultural/bilingual immigration navigation (Know Your Rights, family services) and youth/family wraparound support.

Regional players

• McHenry County College Adult Education: Provides ESL, GED, and adult education in McHenry County and is a documented YFC partner. Comparable in ESL/adult education programming, though operating under a community college model rather than nonprofit.

Emerging players

• Family Health Partnership Clinic: A documented YFC healthcare partner providing community health services to underserved populations in McHenry County. Comparable in target population, nonprofit model, and referral-based GTM motion with overlapping beneficiary base.

Others

• Community Foundation for McHenry County: A documented YFC funder that awarded $1.05M in Mission Grants in 2021 to 67 organizations. Comparable as a county-level philanthropic intermediary, but functions upstream as a grantmaker rather than a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/yfcmchenrycounty

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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