First Foundations - Facing Forward - Main Office

This rapid re-housing pilot program serves families with an expectant parent or a child three years old or younger who are experiencing or are at imminent risk of, homelessness. Families in the First Foundations program receive housing location services, rental subsidies for two years, and comprehensive case management for children and adults, following the Two-Generation model. Facing Forward provides targeted supportive services such as employment assistance, parenting support, and connections to healthcare and doula services, with the goal of helping families move on from the program to permanent housing.

Date of Last Formal Update

07/18/2024

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211 Metro Chicago

Physical Address

642 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612

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;

Application process

Contact Facing Forward for more information.

Fee

Free

Eligibility

Families with an expectant parent or a child three years old or younger who are experiencing, or are at imminent risk of, homelessness

Languages

English

Spanish

Service area

IL

Agency info

Facing Forward

Facing Forward provides permanent housing, education, advocacy, and social services.