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After years of effort, Illinois finds traction in meeting needs of mentally ill youth

After years of effort, Illinois finds traction in meeting needs of mentally ill youth

Excerpts from this story referencing "Cook County":

"… g study revealed epidemic levels of mental illness among detained youth in Cook County — plus a severe lack of counseling and treatment — the Illinois Depart …"

"… ™s Redeploy program funds the same Multisystemic Therapy model employed in Cook County. Peoria funds a similar model, Functional Family Therapy, which has also a …"

"… in incarceration costs. But Redeploy does not serve 74 counties including Cook County, home to nearly 40 percent of the state’s youth. State spending for the …"