River Forest Township Youth & Family Services

River Forest Teens volunteering for community clean up

Youth Programs Funded by River Forest Township

The River Forest Township funds programs that enrich the lives of River Forest youth ages 0-18. Grant applications for our next fiscal year (April 2027-March 2028) are now open. The following Community Youth Programs are currently funded by River Forest Township:

  • River Forest Community Safety (formerly known as I-Search) - personal safety curriculum program in partnership with the River Forest Police Department for Grades K, 2, 4, 6 and 8 in River Forest Schools on topics such as “stranger danger”, cyber safety, and safe relationships. The curriculum is designed to foster a secure and supportive environment for students, staff, and families within the River Forest community.

  • 9-11 Lemonaid - kids helping kids each September 11th on Bonnie Brae is now a River Forest Township program.

  • Connections - after school program for Roosevelt Middle School students at the River Forest Library

  • STEM Robotics at Concordia University

  • Intramurals - afterschool program at OPRF High School

  • Educational programming at Wonder Works Childrens’ Museum

  • Clean Up Give Back - teen group focused on cleaning up our environment.

To apply for a FY2028 River Forest Township grant:

  1. Download the  Contract Request Form and  Funding Spreadsheet

  2. Complete and submit your proposal by email to:
    Idalit Zavala
    izavala@oakparktownship.org

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