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Workforce Development and Returning Residents - City of Chicago - DFSS - Main Office

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Resource Name:Workforce Development and Returning Residents - City of Chicago - DFSS - Main Office

address

1615 West Chicago Avenue, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60622

Eligibility

Restricted to Chicago residents who are formerly incarcerated.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

To speak with a counselor, or to schedule an appointment at one of their Community Re-Entry Support Centers, please contact 311 or the closest center directly.Howard Area Community Center; (773) 332-6772Community Assistance Programs; (773) 846-6383The Westside Justice Center, Inc.; (888) 251-4474Teamwork Englewood; (773) 488-6607

Fees

Free

Service area

Chicago, IL
City of Chicago Department Of Family And Support Services offers Community Re-Entry Support Centers which offer emergency housing, assistance with employment and strategies for presenting a criminal record to future employers, substance use and mental health counseling, information on sealing or expungement of criminal records, family reunification and child support assistance, mentoring including support groups, education, and training.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/12/2025

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

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.