Compass for Kids, Inc.

The mission of Compass for Kids is to provide academic and social-emotional support to empower underserved children and families.
To this end, Compass for Kids has innovative school year and summer programs to support underserved children in Springfield School District 186 in Springfield, Illinois.
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Compass works on educating the children as whole persons, and recognizes that social, emotional, and life skills contribute to overall well-being and academic success.

We have innovative school-year and summer programs specifically designed to serve low-income, underserved elementary students and empower them by providing support with their academic skills, social-emotional skills, and life skills. 

In the 2023-2024 school year, Compass for Kids started a program for middle and high school students called the Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP). YLDP is designed to provide middle and high school alumni of Club Compass the opportunity to develop as leaders, and be prepared for college, vocational / trade school, the military, and/or to enter the workforce. The ultimate goal is for these youths to graduate from high school and be ready to achieve their dreams.