What Is the LAN?

The Local Area Network is one of 62 networks of care and support in Illinois that serve families of youth at risk. LAN 47 covers Kane and Kendall counties.

Who Belongs to the LAN?

The LAN is comprised of parents, family and youth serving agencies, school districts, and state agencies.

Why Do We Need a LAN?

Despite the efforts of talented and caring human service providers, many youth today often present problems that are beyond the scope of any single agency or program.

Through the LAN, people of the community work together in a cooperative effort to adequately meet the needs of these youth.

What Is the Mission of LAN?

LAN 47 is committed to creating family centered, community based services for children and adolescents who appear at risk of being placed in a more restrictive school setting and /or placed outside of their home, school or community, due to an emotional mental or behavior disorder.

What Does LAN 47 Do?

LAN 47:

• Plans for local systems of care for children and youth in our area.

• Manages a pool of "Flexible Funding: designed to maintain children in their home communities and support those children returning from residential placement through wraparound planning and Family Center Services.