Helping Foster Children Thrive

YouthCare now offers individual YMCA membership at no cost to YouthCare plan members. 

The Y is excited to partner with YouthCare to promote healthy lifestyes to youth in care and former youth in care.  

 

WAND Article: https://www.wandtv.com/news/ymcas-across-illinois-team-up-with-youthcare-to-provide-memberships-to-kids-in-foster-care/article_ae057711-a275-4a54-a872-e0deade45ba3.html

 

With YMCA membership, youth in care and former youth in care can access:  

  • Gyms 

  • Swimming Pools 

  • Fitness Classes 

  • Local Programming 

  • Before and After School Care (eligible members must be between the ages of 6 and 18) 

Youth must complete a health risk screening, annual wellness visit, and BMI measurement to be eligible for membership and care.   

“YouthCare is excited about this partnership with YMCA to promote healthy lifestyles by providing youth and former youth in care access to YMCA’s innovative programs and activities. By joining forces, we will support the overall physical and mental well-being of our members and their foster families,” says Marc Fagan, Psy.D., YouthCare Plan President.” 

 

To register, contact YouthCare at 844-289-2264 or present your insurance card to the YMCA front desk.  

For more information: https://www.ilyouthcare.com/