Community Service Centers - City of Chicago - DFSS - Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center

4314 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653

Eligibility

This service is for city of Chicago residents only.

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm All Community Service Centers operate 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

(312) 747-2300

Voice

(312) 743-0300

Voice

(312) 743-0400

Fax

Website

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/serv/svcs/supportive_services-casemanagement.html

Languages

Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Croatian, English

Application process

Walk-ins accepted.

Fees

Free

Service area

Chicago, IL

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) provides city of Chicago residents with case management and public benefits enrollment through its six Community Services Centers. DFSS also funds private agencies to provide a range of support services including employment training and placement, education, substance abuse treatment referrals, mental health care, domestic violence assistance and more. Other services include provision of clothing and referrals to local food pantries, assistance with Regional Transportation Authority Ride Free Program, and assistance accessing 311's shelter intake system.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/09/2025

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

What's Here

Transitional Case/Care Management General Clothing Provision

Providing organization

City of Chicago Department Of Family And Support Services

City of Chicago Department Of Family And Support Services (DFSS) works with community partners to connect Chicago residents and families to resources that build stability, support their well-being, and empower them to thrive.