Board renews contract with Northeast DuPage Family & Youth Services for counseling, funds social worker assignment

The Village Board on July 21 approved a $29,500 contribution to continue counseling and social services with Northeast DuPage Family & Youth Services for fiscal year 2026, enabling the continuation of a full‑time social worker assigned to the police department.

The contribution maintains an established multi‑decade relationship between the village and the nonprofit and supports community counseling services at no charge to residents.

Roy, a village staff member presenting the item, said the partnership with Northeast DuPage Family & Youth Services (NEDFYS) has lasted “probably well over 40 years.” He told trustees last year was the first time the agency assigned a full‑time social worker to the police department, and the village contribution — $29,500 from account 100.151‑4120 — combined with grants and agency funding will allow that full‑time social worker to continue next year. “They were going to assign us the same full time social worker again,” Roy said.

Trustee Marie asked whether services from the nonprofit are free to residents; Roy confirmed they are. The committee and board approved the continuation by voice vote.

The contract continuation described the services as community counseling available to Addison residents and as part of the agency’s work with several police agencies in the county. No additional contractual attachments or specific performance metrics were discussed during the meeting; staff indicated the agency’s grants and the village contribution together maintain the social worker assignment.

Village staff will continue oversight and coordination with NEDFYS, and residents seeking counseling were directed to contact the agency directly through established channels.