About Us
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About Us
Taking the Cuffs off our Youth to give them another chance
Knowing Your Worth Outreach is a 501 C3 psycho-therapeutic educational at-risk youth program designed to work with the legal courts and school districts to avoid convictions. Our staff has over 20 years of experience dealing with juveniles. With this in mind, they have helped thousands of at-risk youths change their lives by utilizing their professional and educational skills to mentor and educate youth through workshops targeting their needs. We know that the legal system and the expulsion process can sometimes be overwhelming for your family. We are dedicated to providing you with a program to help reduce recidivism in Cook, Will, Kendall, and DuPage Counties. If you don’t feel like you understand your options, ask, and we will work to find an explanation that works for you. Our eight-week program will operate between 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, every Saturday.
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Where Hope Meets Help.
Our Practice
At Knowing Your Worth Foundation, we are dedicated to transforming young lives through three core areas of service
We provide a safe and supportive space to help individuals heal, grow, and rediscover their strength. Our dedicated sessions offer guidance and compassionate care covering Grief and Loss, Abuse, Wrongful Death, and Social Emotional Learning.
We offer effective approaches to treat substance abuse and address its deep societal impact. Our programs focus on Approach to Treat Substance Abuse, Societal Impact of Drug and Alcohol, and Family Addictions.
Knowing Your Worth Outreach has been working together for six years and has a proven track record of success. During this time, the Knowing Your Worth Foundation worked with the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center to utilize their expertise to keep the cuffs off our youth and give them another chance.
We equip individuals with essential tools to succeed. Our programs include ACT/SAT Prep, Athletic & Nutritional Supplements, Community Relations, Financial Literacy, and College or Job Placement.
Every morning, our team has a meeting to discuss our clients. Meaning no matter who you go with within our team, the expertise of the whole Knowing Your Worth staff weighs in on your case.
Why Choose Us
We Know the System Can Feel Overwhelming
Knowing Your Worth Outreach is a 501(c)(3) psycho-therapeutic educational program with over 20 years of experience serving at-risk youth across Cook, Will, Kendall, and DuPage Counties.
Our seasoned staff brings over two decades of hands-on experience transforming the lives of at-risk youth.
We collaborate directly with legal courts and school districts to help youth avoid convictions and expulsions.
Every Saturday, we guide youth through a focused program designed to educate, mentor, and inspire lasting change.
We're here to answer every question and walk your family through every step of the process with care and clarity.
Meet our team
Teamwork makes the dream work
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Founder
Rev. Enoch Smith Sr. is in his final phase of pursuing his Doctorate of Education in Organization Leadership and Christian Ministry from Grand Canyon University. Smith holds an M. Ed in Curriculum & Instruction with a minor in leadership from Concordia University in Portland, OR. Smith is an Academic All-American at Highland Community College in Highland, KS. Smith’s previous roles consist of him working as a Deputy Juvenile Officer/Shift Supervisor for Greene County Juvenile Detention Center, helping to redirect youth positively using sport and community development to transform lives.
Assistant Executive Director
Dr. Marques Stevenson has a Doctorate of Education in Sport and Performance Psychology from Western States. As a nationally recognized expert in sport and performance psychology, he is a Mental Performance Consultant, Resiliency Coach, and Masters level Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Through SAMSHA, Dr. Stevenson attained a Child Adolescent Mental Health Providers Specialization (ChAMPs). He completed 1,000 hours of intensive therapy with at-risk youth in the Austin neighborhood on the Westside of Chicago. Dr. Stevenson also offers a wide array of services ranging from Group therapy, individual therapy, & mindfulness training.
Assistant Executive Director
Dr. Marques Stevenson has a Doctorate of Education in Sport and Performance Psychology from Western States. As a nationally recognized expert in sport and performance psychology, he is a Mental Performance Consultant, Resiliency Coach, and Masters level Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Through SAMSHA, Dr. Stevenson attained a Child Adolescent Mental Health Providers Specialization (ChAMPs). He completed 1,000 hours of intensive therapy with at-risk youth in the Austin neighborhood on the Westside of Chicago. Dr. Stevenson also offers a wide array of services ranging from Group therapy, individual therapy, & mindfulness training.
Case Manager and Court Liaison
Talisha has a background working with the court system working for Robert McGee Law Firm in Springfield, MO. She prepared court documents and sat in court for cases for the firm. Smith has a passion for helping the next generation of leaders reach their potential. She is studying Criminal Law at Highland Community College. She will graduate in the spring of 2022. Smith is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Talisha will bring her expertise to the organization, which will add value.