

Illinois has a program to help kids with their mental health. It’s overwhelmed.
Stay in the loop with the Windy City’s biggest news. WBEZ Chicago
By
Erin Allen
Twenty years ago, Illinois developed a safety net for children from low-income families who are in a mental health crisis. It’s called Screening, Assessment and Support Services, or SASS. After a six-month investigation, WBEZ found the program isn’t working for thousands of children. WBEZ reporters Sarah Karp and Kristen Schorsch catch us up on what’s happened since their initial reporting and look to potential solutions.
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Illinois has a program to help kids with their mental health. It’s overwhelmed.
Stay in the loop with the Windy City’s biggest news. WBEZ Chicago
By
Erin Allen
Twenty years ago, Illinois developed a safety net for children from low-income families who are in a mental health crisis. It’s called Screening, Assessment and Support Services, or SASS. After a six-month investigation, WBEZ found the program isn’t working for thousands of children. WBEZ reporters Sarah Karp and Kristen Schorsch catch us up on what’s happened since their initial reporting and look to potential solutions.