Our Mission Statement
Helping young people succeed by serving them in their home, school, and community.
Since its inception in 1976, the Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley (YSB) has been fostering positive change in the lives of children and families across North Central Illinois.
Throughout its history, YSB has left an indelible mark on the community, particularly for children affected by abuse and neglect. By providing case management, counseling, outreach, and support services, YSB has become a beacon of hope, empowering families to break free from destructive cycles.
Youth Service Bureau
Leadership
Admin Team
Sam Tenuto
Executive Director
Laureen Beck
Admin Supervisor
Matt Comerford
Chief Financial Officer
Sherri Nestmann
Director of Quality Improvement
Kerri Schunke
Human Resource Director
Beth Osmund
Director of Marketing
Program Leadership
Jen Bauer
Treatment Director
Jayde Brejc
Director of Juvenile Justice
Mario Espinoza
Hispanic Services Director
Jackie Knight
Intact Supervisor
Lindsay Rossi
Director of Youth Outreach Services
Kelly Scott
Intact Supervisor
Cathy Zeier
Director of Child Welfare
Youth Service Bureau
Board Members
YSB’s board members volunteer their time and talent to help steer the organization’s strategic direction and ensure that the it has the necessary resources to achieve its goals.
Rici Dale
President (Peru, IL)
William Pfalzgraf
Vice President (LaSalle, IL)
Evelyn White-Simmons
Secretary/Treas. (Ottawa, IL)
Sara Dado
Member (Algonquin, IL)
Travis McDonald
Member (Woodstock, IL)
Octavia Davis
Member (Ottawa, IL)
Ed Miller
Member (Marseilles, IL)
Erica Ruger
Member (Ottawa, IL)
Stephanie Ruger
Member (Ottawa, IL)
Jason Sullivan
Member (Princeton, IL)
Julie Kuhne
Member (Princeton, IL)
Bill Truemper
Member (Sugar Grove, IL)
Officer Sherrell Woods
Member (Rockford, IL)
If you are interested in serving contact ricid@ysbiv.org.
Youth Service Bureau
Community Partners & Supporters
Youth Service Bureau
Financial Statements, Reports & Policies
Audited Financial Statements
Upcoming Events
Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 25
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Crystal Lake, IL
Starved Rock Regional Center Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 25
3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
LaSalle Co. Speedway
LEASE Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 29
4:30 – 6:30
1009 Boyce Memorial Drive
Rockford PD Trunk or Treat
Thursday, October 30
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
501 7th St. Rockford, IL
Singo Bingo
Saturday, November 1
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Shakers Sports Bar & Grill
121 W Stephenson Rd. Ottawa
Get ready for a night of music, laughter, and friendly competition with Singo – Music Bingo! Instead of numbers, you’ll match songs to your game card as clips play, singing along and racing to shout “Singo!” when you’ve got a winning line. Bring your friends, test your music knowledge, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind game night where every round is packed with hits and plenty of chances to win!
$20 per person