Schools & Youth Organizations

Resilient Youth Pathways

What Your Staff Will Learn

Participants will gain the knowledge and practical tools to:

Understand the Resilient Youth approach to building resilience and managing stress.
Deliver the Teach-the-Teacher curriculum with confidence.
Adapt lessons to fit the unique needs of their school or organization.
Reinforce learning through teachable moments and everyday interactions.
Develop a customized approach for teaching resilience within their school or organization.

Learning doesn’t end when the training is over. Resilient Youth is designed to support organizations beyond the initial training experience. Participants receive guidance throughout the learning process, access to additional training opportunities, and ongoing support as they begin incorporating resilience practices into their school or organization. Eligible Illinois educators may receive Professional Development hours for participating in the training.

Research You Can Trust

Resilient Youth is built on decades of research and developed by leading experts in resilience, stress management, and emotional well-being.

The curriculum combines research-backed strategies with practical tools that educators and youth professionals can use every day.

Developed By
Harvard Medical School
Child Resiliency Program at Massachusetts General Hospital
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine.

Proven Impact
Well received by thousands of educators and young people from diverse backgrounds.

Who It’s For?

Resilient Youth is designed for schools, park districts, libraries, and community-based organizations that are committed to helping young people build the confidence and resilience they need to succeed in school, relationships, and life.

Schools & School Districts: Support students by integrating resilience skills into classrooms, student support services, and school-wide initiatives.

Park Districts: Incorporate resilience-building strategies into youth recreation, camps, and enrichment programs.

Libraries: Provide youth services staff with practical tools that support learning, confidence, and emotional well-being.

Community-Based Organizations Serving Youth: Strengthen youth programs by incorporating practical, research-based resilience strategies into everyday interactions with the young people you serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend the training?

Resilient Youth training is designed for educators and youth-serving professionals who work directly with young people. Depending on your organization’s goals, participants may include teachers, counselors, administrators, youth program staff, coaches, and other professionals who support youth.

How long is the training?

Training options vary depending on your organization’s goals. Resilient Youth offers everything from introductory workshops to comprehensive Teach-the-Teacher implementation. We’ll work with you to recommend the training option that best fits your organization.

Can the training be customized for our organization?

Yes. Resilient Youth is designed to be flexible. Training can be tailored to meet the unique needs of schools, park districts, libraries, and community-based organizations serving youth.

Can participants receive Illinois Professional Development hours?

Eligible Illinois educators may receive Professional Development hours for participating in Resilient Youth training.

Is there a cost to participate?

No. Thanks to the generous support of our funding partners, Resilient Youth is offered at no cost to Will County residents and to educators, coaches, and youth-serving professionals who support them.

How do we get started?

Simply complete the Bring Resilient Youth to Your Organization form. A member of the United Way of Will County team will contact you to learn more about your organization, discuss your goals, and help determine the training option that’s the best fit for you.

Next Steps – Want to learn more before getting started?

Download the Resilient Youth Flyer
A printable overview of the Resilient Youth program, including curriculum details, training information, and implementation options.

Ready to Bring Resilient Youth to Your Organization?
Complete the interest form to start the conversation. We’ll work with you to determine the training option that best fits your organization and the young people you serve.

FIll Out the Form Below to Get Started!

Learn more about the Resilient Youth Program, free training and instructional materials

Please complete this form if you are a K-12 educator in a public or private school in Will County who is interested in learning more about the Resilient Youth Program and the free training and instructional materials available through the United Way of Will County.