Performance Metrics - Family & Support Services - Youth Services Program Monthly Utilization
Performance Metrics - Family & Support Services - Youth Services Program Monthly Utilization
This metric tracks the number of young people enrolled in youth services per month. DFSS is committed to creating a premier out-of-school time system that provides young people the opportunity to participate in high-quality, safe, and structured programs. DFSS funds over 200 Out-of-School Time (OST) programs that serve youth between the ages of 6 to 18 years across the city of Chicago in five types of programs: Academic/Vocational Support and Enrichment; Science, Computer, and Technology; Arts and Culture; Sports, Fitness, Health, and Nutrition; and Innovative. Missing: This dataset does not include additional OST programs supported by other city agencies such as the Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Housing Authority, etc.
• Academic/Vocational Support and Enrichment - academic support, remedial education services, tutoring, literacy, and reconnecting youth with other educational opportunities
• Science, Computer, and Technology - skills building focused on computer programming, software, and technology
• Arts and Culture - promoting excellence in the arts through access, awareness and opportunities for creative expression, increased cultural awareness, and demonstrative skills concluding with an event, play or exhibit
• Sports, Fitness, Health, and Nutrition - opportunities for physical activities and education that supports healthy choices and a positive lifestyle
• Innovative – opportunities for youth ages 13 to 15 and 16 to 18 that provide customized projects supporting skills building in areas such as civic engagement, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and post-secondary education to prepare youth for the job market and life-long learning
Columns
| Name | Socrata field name | Column name in sgr mount | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | year | year | Text | |
| Science, Computer and Technology | science_computer_and_technology | science_computer_and_technology | Number | |
| Health and Nutrition | health_and_nutrition | health_and_nutrition | Number | |
| Arts and Culture | arts_and_culture | arts_and_culture | Number | |
| Month | month | month | Text | |
| Sports Recreation and Fitness | sports_recreation_and_fitness | sports_recreation_and_fitness | Number | |
| Innovative | innovative | innovative | Number | |
| Academic / Vocational Support and Enrichment | academic_vocational_support_and_enrichment | academic_vocational_support_and_enrichment | Number |