Impact & Accomplishments

Results, relationships, and recognized standards supporting our work with youth and families

FY 2025–26 Impact Report

Staying the course. Building what lasts.

Despite a difficult funding environment, TBCC continued to connect South Side youth and families with practical skills, trusted support, and opportunities to lead.

This annual snapshot shares participant feedback and program experiences. It is separate from the live participation and service-hour figures on the homepage.

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Program spotlights

Progress through participation

Three ways TBCC paired hands-on learning with personal support.

Parent Support Group

Caregivers practiced parenting, relationship, and wellness skills within a supportive peer community.

100% felt less alone and knew where to find help.

Bring Your A Game

Young adults practiced communication, teamwork, interviewing, and other workplace skills.

100% gained workforce-readiness skills.

Media Production

Youth explored podcasting and editing while developing confidence, leadership, and career awareness.

100% would recommend the program.

Program percentages are based on FY 2025–26 participant feedback; the report does not state survey sample sizes.

Outreach & support

Relationships make the difference

Case management and neighborhood events helped people find resources, feel understood, and connect with their community.

Percentages reflect FY 2025–26 feedback from respondents to the respective program or event surveys; the report does not state sample sizes.

97%said their case manager understood their needsCase Management

90%felt more connected to the communityOpen House

98%rated the event good or excellentCommunity Giveaway

100%would return to a giveawayCommunity Giveaway

TBCC resource library

The work, in detail.

Explore the program stories, community pathways, quality standards, and organizational milestones behind TBCC's work. Each guide opens as an original PDF in a new tab.

Program outcomes

Program Highlight Packet

Eight pages of youth registration, STEM, workforce, leadership, satisfaction, and community-service highlights.

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Overview

TBCC Brochure

An introduction to TBCC's mission, four program areas, seven-community footprint, and ways to get involved.

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Career pathway

Workforce Journey

From the first conversation to job readiness, paid experience, and 90-day follow-up support.

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Care navigation

Referral Impact Map

How TBCC listens first, connects neighbors to the right support, and follows up along the way.

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Standards of care

Safety & Quality

A concise look at the practices, inspections, staffing, and accreditation that support every program.

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Community perspective

Community Voice

Shareable highlights about safety, recommendations, youth leadership, and TBCC's reach.

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Our story

Growth Timeline

Key milestones from TBCC's founding through continued accreditation and community service today.

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Quick overview

TBCC One-Pager

A compact organization profile covering services, footprint, quality, leadership, and impact.

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Program review

Chicagobility 2025 Health Report

A 2025 program health review covering administration, recruitment, and youth workforce outcomes.

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FY2025 & FY2026

Quarter by quarter.
Community by community.

Explore measures drawn from the same database used for TBCC’s quarterly reporting. Select a community for locally entered meeting, planning, resource, and training measures.

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Database snapshot: October 26, 2026. Missing manual measures are not inferred from older spreadsheets or template defaults.

Explore all community engagement →Monthly activity records, service classifications, case-management summaries, and neighborhood resources.

CARF Accreditation & Organizational Milestones

What Our CARF Accreditation Means

True Believers Community Connections earned the highest level of accreditation from CARF International for its children and adolescent services, case management and community youth development programs. Out of more than a thousand organizations accredited in Illinois and hundreds in Chicago, TBCC is the only organization certified for community youth development.

This prestigious recognition highlights our commitment to improving the quality of life for those we serve and showcases our ability to meet rigorous international standards of care and accountability.

Our CARF-accredited service areas include:

Children and adolescent services
Case management
Community youth development programs

CARF Certified

Institute 2 Innovate (i2i) Capacity Building

Our executive leadership completed the i2i six‑month capacity building program sponsored by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). The curriculum equips community organizations with the knowledge and connections needed to address violence and improve public safety in vulnerable neighborhoods.

Through this initiative TBCC gained strategic support and investment that further strengthens our infrastructure and reinforces our commitment to serving youth and families in high‑risk communities.

Building Capacity

CARF Accreditation FAQs

Is True Believers Community Connections CARF certified?

Yes. TBCC is CARF accredited for children and adolescent services, case management, and community youth development programs.

What does CARF accreditation indicate?

CARF accreditation recognizes an organization's commitment to internationally established standards for service quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Who benefits from TBCC's accredited services?

TBCC's accredited programs support youth, adolescents, and families in Chicago through community-based services and case management.

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