Evanston Community Defender Office, Inc.

Integrated Legal and Social Services for Evanston Youth

 

Mission 

Our mission is to provide integrated legal and social services to low-income youth and their families in order to improve their quality of life at home, at school and within their communities.

 

Programs

Our programs focus on:

  • legal advocacy and representation
  • juvenile delinquency prevention
  • and client and community restoration.   
 

New and Upcoming Events

  • Full Life Future Planning™ - A Person-centered future planning process developed by Center for Independent Futures for clients to achieve their hopes and dreams and become productive members of our community.  Now seeking mentors and volunteers!!
  • Expungement Help Desk - Skokie Courthouse, 5600 Old Orchard Road, from 9:00am to 12:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  
  • The Leadership Project - An exciting new leadership development program for middle school students.

Call for more information!