Office Hours
Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Phone: 708.748.6722

Pat Cline, Director

Rich Township assists the youth and families of our community in a variety of ways, including:

After School Program for 6th - 8th graders at $15 per week. Includes homework help, tutoring, crafts and field trips. Computers are available and transportation is provided. (Back to top)

Counseling offered Wednesday evenings. Fees are based on a sliding scale and Medicaid is accepted. Please call 708.228.5027 for appointments. (Back to top)

Employment for Township teens ages 13-18. Read more...

GED Classes available at the Youth and Family Center free of charge. (Back to top)

Grief Support Groups for children between 8 and 10 (Rainbows) and adults (Prism) who have experienced a loss through death or divorce. (Back to top)

Information and Referral Service on programs and services within the township. Every effort will be made to provide assistance with youth and family needs. (Back to top)

Parenting Resource Center with tutoring, computer classes and math workshops. (Back to top)

Peer Jury Program for first time juvenile offenders. The Peer Jury (teens age 13-18) meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Richton Park Police Station, at 7pm. (Back to top)

Scholarships awarded each year to students of the four Township high schools. (Back to top)

Summer Teen Program for 12, 13, and 14 year old boys and girls who reside in Rich Township. Fee includes transportation, t-shirts, swimming and field trips. (Back to top)

Teen Job Workshops assist teens in finding and keeping jobs. (Back to top)

Rich Township also serves as a member of Parent Institute Days, Family and Youth Initiative, South Suburban Youth Service, Association of Illinois Township Committees on Youth, South Suburban HIV-AIDS Regional Coalition, South Suburban Youth Services Alliance, and Local Area Network #53.