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Breakthrough Urban Ministries' Breakthrough Beginners program provides instruction to young learners (ages 2-5) in core subjects including literacy, math, science, and social studies. The program aims to develop emergent skills that are essential to reading and writing, using creative activities and hands-on exploration that correspond to developmental stages and Illinois Learning and Development Standards. The program offers full-day preschool, with care before and after the program to accommodate the schedules of families. When a child exits the program to kindergarten, Breakthrough emphasizes a smooth transition through parent partnerships and collaboration with various local schools.

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NeedyMeds is not a patient assistance program, but rather a source of information on thousands of programs that may be able to offer assistance to people in need. NeedyMeds does not have an application, nor can they answer questions about individual assistance programs. They strive to provide accurate and current information, but ask that individuals contact specific programs directly with questions. NeedyMeds can assist with finding affordable health clinics, diagnosis-based assistance, patient assistance programs (PAP), and coupons, rebates, and co-pays.

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Chicago Park District provides a wide variety of aquatics-related programming, including swimming lessons, exercise classes, open and lap swim time, and more. Visit the website to learn more about current offerings.

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The Harbour's Human Trafficking Program offers Transitional Living (4-bed group living facility) for females or female identifying youth between the ages of 18-22. The program provides housing and supportive services for human trafficking survivors (labor or sex trafficking). These services include case management, therapeutic resources, support for continued academic and employment progress and recreational activities and adult living skills instruction. The program offers 24/7 on-site staff supervision.

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This food pantry is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

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Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.

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Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program which provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children. TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical.

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Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) offers low-cost case assistance to individuals seeking to apply for citizenship, readjustment of status, or petition for family members to come to the United States. Counselors can assist clients throughout the application process and advocate on their behalf. Further, CMAA is a leader in assisting low-income clients to apply for fee-waivers, in order to reduce the cost of the application paid to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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Alpha Learning Center provides supervised day care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old during the day while parents or guardians are away or at work.

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City of Evanston opens as a warming and cooling center during extreme weather.

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Thornton Township provides assistance with applying to CEDA's various utility bill payment and energy services programs. This includes the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Home Weatherization, and Energy Saving Kits.On November 1, all income eligible households may apply. The LIHEAP DVP Program will be resuming October 1st to October 31st for the following households and populations:Households with an older adult, age 60 and over;Households with a person living with a disability;Families with children aged 5 and under;Households who are disconnected from one or more of their utilities or in jeopardy of being disconnected from one or both utilities.

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Spanish Coalition for Housing - Southwest Region helps families and individuals find affordable housing and connect them with jobs in Chicago.

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La Leche League provides lactation consultation and peer support for expectant mothers.

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Jane Addams Resource Corporation - 79th St provides a 10-week program that prepares individuals to become certified as a certified Manufacturing Associate" through the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. The program focuses on using hand tools, power tools, using fasteners, couplings, basic soldering, and blueprint reading. Job search assistance is provided upon completion."

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Infant Welfare Society of Evanston offers free diapers to individuals in need.

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St. Bernard Hospital provides 24-hour diagnostic and treatment services for individuals with acute, life-threatening injuries or severe illnesses.

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BriteLift provides ADA-accessible transportation services.

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UChicago Medicine - Family Birth Center - Hyde Park provides health services, education, and support for family planning, including birth control and pregnancy care.

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Chicago Public Library provides access to the internet for free.

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The Union League Boys & Girls Clubs' SMART Girls is a small-group program focused on health, fitness, prevention and education, and self-esteem enhancement, designed to meet the developmental needs of girls ages 8 to 18 across three age groups. Through dynamic sessions, participatory activities, field trips, and mentoring opportunities with adult women, Club girls explore their own and societal attitudes and values as they build skills for eating right, staying physically fit, accessing quality health care, and developing positive relationships with peers and adults.

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Chicago Public Library - Hall Branch assists individuals with finding job openings or placement with an employer. Employment and career development events focus on job readiness, job skills, and resume help.

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St. Philip Neri Catholic School offers before and after school extended care programs. Call for further information.

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Chicago Public Library provides internet hot spots for checkout at select branch locations. Chromebooks are available to be lended out as well.

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This program helps individuals seeking to learn English as a Second Language (ESL). Language is taught via practical skills, such as using a computer, registering to vote, filing tax returns, and taking public transit. The program also provides field trips around the city of Chicago for participants.Hispanic community members who do not know how to read and/or write in Spanish are offered UP's Mejorando Escritura y Lectura (MELE) program.

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Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) maintains public housing units that are offered on the basis of income, age, or disability.

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