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A Welcoming Holistic Approach.
The Bicultural Service Navigation (BSN) program provides tools and opportunities to improve participants’ knowledge of and ability to access community resources. We provide those services at three levels: basic community referrals, in-person short-term navigation appointments, and goal-oriented case management. One-on-one navigation services are provided to individuals and families to help discern their needs and provide linkage support, including linguistic and cultural interpretation of documents and services.
The types of services that clients can receive consist of navigating through medical, mental health services, child care, employment, education, basic needs, interpretation, and general legal issues.
Navigation services are limited to only people who live in McHenry County. No other eligibility requirements.
Community Involvement
School District Support
Besides working with clients 1:1 our Bicultural Service Navigators also provide supporting services to all school districts in McHenry County. Navigation support may include but is not limited to: increasing family involvement, guiding country or county newcomers to appropriate resources, translation/ interpretation services, IEP advocacy, linkage, and much more.
Collaboration & Outreach
The Youth and Family Center of McHenry County strives to help create a more collaborative and connected community. Our navigators are proactive about participating in community outreach events and in collaborating with other community agencies in order to best serve our community.
Community Empowerment Efforts
Community Navigation through Illinois Access to Justice
Immigration Educationals:
- Know Your Rights
- Emergency Family Planning
- Click Here for Flyer
- Sus Derechos con YFC Linktree
Immigration-Related Navigation Services:
- Help completing US Passport Application
- Help discern public benefit eligibility
- Direct referrals to credible Low Cost/Free Immigration Assistance through Illinois Access to Justice and trusted Private Attorneys
- Click Here for Flyer
BSN Program Staff
Patricia Vargas
Brisa Carreon-Alarcon
Patricia Vargas
Operational Director of Adult Services