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Everyone has a voice and UCAN brings that voice to the public through vigorous advocacy
on behalf our clients and
the social services that support them.

 Our annual Teen Report Card gives young people a chance to tell us what they'd like from the adults in their lives.  
Read what teens recommend for a stronger America.

Our annual Teen Gun Survey enables young people to tell us the impact gun violence has on their lives. 
 Learn more about the all-too-common occurrences of violence in the lives of American teens.

Everyone knows that the best way to effect change is to have your voices heard, and we make this happen at the local, state and federal levels of government and community leadership. Through events in Chicago and trips to Springfield, IL and Washington, DC, our teens speak directly to legislators about issues that affect them.
Read about how our young people advocate for change.