Thornton Township's General Assistance Social Worker provides support to individuals applying for Social Security Benefits and Public Aid, particularly those facing literacy and other challenges. Additionally, they assist in relocating homeless and abused individuals to safe and stable shelters, make appropriate referrals for clients dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues, and offer guidance in completing complex forms and applications. Lastly, the social worker collaborates with the Salvation Army to assist individuals who may not qualify for other assistance programs in securing a one-time emergency subsidy, distinct from ongoing general assistance.

Saint Anthony operates a community wellness program out of several locations. This includes therapeutic family support groups (available on a weekly basis), mental health services (individual, couples, and family), case management, assistance with accessing healthcare (applying for medical cards, food stamps, etc.), and free pregnancy testing.Please note that free pregnancy testing is only available at the North Lawndale and Little Village locations.

Featherfist employs case managers who are former service members themselves to better understand the challenges faced and services required to successfully re-enter mainstream society for veterans. Assistance with services relating to housing, mental health, substance use treatment, educational training, and vocational placement may be offered.

TCA Health provides various support services, including: health insurance enrollment along with assistance with enrolling in TANF, WIC & SNAP. A Care Coordinators team also helps to bridge the gap between the patient and service providers and can help facilitate appropriate services, schedule appointments, assist with community resources, and encourage health promotion through patient education.

Facing Forward partners with Chicago Public Schools and University of Chicago Urban Labs to provide housing-focused case management to help students and their families who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Our Family Empowerment Team provides additional targeted services to promote healthy development and academic success for children and youth in each household.

Saint Anthony operates a community wellness program out of several locations. This includes therapeutic family support groups (available on a weekly basis), mental health services (individual, couples, and family), case management, assistance with accessing healthcare (applying for medical cards, food stamps, etc.), and free pregnancy testing.Please note that free pregnancy testing is only available at the North Lawndale and Little Village locations.

The experienced bilingual staff helps assess the barriers standing between asylum seekers and the care they need. HACES cares about the physical and mental needs of each individual that we serve. Our case managers work closely with new arrivals to advocate for them in an effort to create self-sufficient community members. The SBA program's mission is to listen and understand our clients' needs and to connect them to the appropriate resources and public benefits.

YOT's Outreach Case Managers connect with clients across the city and link them with safe housing, education, employment, and other resources as well as providing compassionate support. In addition to making a regular stop with the Youth Outreach Van in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood every Thursday evening, Team members visit libraries, courthouses, coffee shops, and other locations where young people experiencing homelessness often congregate.

KAN-WIN provides a mentoring program for children who grow up in violent homes. KAN-WIN considers a child's bi-cultural upbringing and provides a culturally sensitive and safe space for children to address their experiences of violence and assist them with developing the skills to cope with negative feelings and resolve conflicts without using violence.

CCAC provides free case management to income qualifying pregnant women and children under the age of one. Support includes home visiting, referrals to health care, assistance obtaining public benefits, and prenatal and parenting classes.CCAC's Better Birth Outcomes program provides free case management to income qualifying pregnant women residing on the south side of Chicago who are deemed "High Risk."

Polish American Association's (PAA) Immigrant Family Resource Program is a partnership between ICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrants and Refugees Rights), IDHS (Illinois Department of Human Services), and CBO (Community-Based Organizations). The purpose of is program is to inform those in the Polish community with limited English skills about services and eligibility requirements of IDHS programs. PAA offers it's clients:Bi-lingual case counseling services through one-on-one meetings with immigrants and/or immigrant families to determine their needsAssist clients in applying for/accessing appropriate programsMediate with IDHS as needed to insure receipt and maintenance of IDHS-administered benefitsProvide referrals and assistance with accessing other safety net programs for persons not eligible for IDHS-administered benefitsAssist local IDHS offices with interpretation for their Polish-speaking clients

Violence Recover Services (VRS) provides a continuum of services including counseling, case management, and parenting education to individuals and families who have been impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault or abuse, or community violence and trauma. Participants can attend weekly sessions from 45-60 minutes per appointment.

Trained staff help program participants identify and address critical needs and connect to resources to achieve their housing, health care, employment, educational, financial and other goals.

The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope case management program helps families work their way out of poverty. A trained case worker partners with the family to identify barriers to self-sufficiency (unemployment, insecure housing, lack of job skills, lack of childcare, etc.) and ways to address them by connecting with community support organizations and more.

Saint Leonard's Ministries provides supportive transitional housing for formerly incarcerated men and women through Saint Leonard's House, Grace House (women only), Saint Andrew's Court, and Harvest Commons Residence. This includes case management, benefits application assistance, AA groups, NA groups, relapse prevention, spiritual enrichment, and permanent housing search assistance.

Polish American Association's (PAA) Immigrant Family Resource Program is a partnership between ICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrants and Refugees Rights), IDHS (Illinois Department of Human Services), and CBO (Community-Based Organizations). The purpose of is program is to inform those in the Polish community with limited English skills about services and eligibility requirements of IDHS programs. PAA offers it's clients:Bi-lingual case counseling services through one-on-one meetings with immigrants and/or immigrant families to determine their needsAssist clients in applying for/accessing appropriate programsMediate with IDHS as needed to insure receipt and maintenance of IDHS-administered benefitsProvide referrals and assistance with accessing other safety net programs for persons not eligible for IDHS-administered benefitsAssist local IDHS offices with interpretation for their Polish-speaking clients

Polish American Association's (PAA) Immigrant Family Resource Program is a partnership between ICIRR (Illinois Coalition for Immigrants and Refugees Rights), IDHS (Illinois Department of Human Services), and CBO (Community-Based Organizations). The purpose of is program is to inform those in the Polish community with limited English skills about services and eligibility requirements of IDHS programs. PAA offers it's clients:Bi-lingual case counseling services through one-on-one meetings with immigrants and/or immigrant families to determine their needsAssist clients in applying for/accessing appropriate programsMediate with IDHS as needed to insure receipt and maintenance of IDHS-administered benefitsProvide referrals and assistance with accessing other safety net programs for persons not eligible for IDHS-administered benefitsAssist local IDHS offices with interpretation for their Polish-speaking clients

Inner Voice Inc., provides short-term case management services for veterans to improve the retention of housing for previously homeless veterans who are transitioning to permanent housing.

Saint Anthony operates a community wellness program out of several locations. This includes therapeutic family support groups (available on a weekly basis), mental health services (individual, couples, and family), case management, assistance with accessing healthcare (applying for medical cards, food stamps, etc.), and free pregnancy testing.Please note that free pregnancy testing is only available at the North Lawndale and Little Village locations.

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) provides case management through its six Community Services Centers and through its Emergency Services Operations. DFSS also funds private agencies to provide case management and a range of support services including employment training and placement, education, substance abuse treatment, mental health care, domestic violence assistance and more.

The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) provides case management through its six Community Services Centers and through its Emergency Services Operations. DFSS also funds private agencies to provide case management and a range of support services including employment training and placement, education, substance abuse treatment, mental health care, domestic violence assistance and more.

Street-Based Counselors provide clinical case management to individuals returning to the Little Village community after having had contact with the criminal or juvenile justice system, and/or individuals considered high-risk by street outreach workers. Counselors support participants' mental healthcare by assessing treatment needs; developing, monitoring, and evaluating treatment plans and progress based on mutually agreed upon goals; and facilitating interdisciplinary approaches.

The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope case management program helps families work their way out of poverty. A trained case worker partners with the family to identify barriers to self-sufficiency (unemployment, insecure housing, lack of job skills, lack of childcare, etc.) and ways to address them by connecting with community support organizations and more.

BEDS Plus Summit Service Center operates a 24/7 facility with 18 beds and two hospital single-bed rooms for individuals in the south and southwest suburbs of Chicago experiencing homelessness. This includes case management, financial assistance, and other wrap-around services to help transition individuals back into permanent housing.

African American Christian Foundation's Support for Success program provides comprehensive supportive services to program participants designed to assist them in achieving their goals. The program provides needed support to program participants who are transitioning into employment with basic needs, such as transportation, clothing, uniforms, fee payments, work equipment, certification exams, and childcare assistance. The focus of this program is to eliminate potential obstacles hindering participants from starting a job or accomplishing their individual development plan. Supportive services are tailored to each individual's needs. Case managers are available to assess and assist participants in completing application forms and obtaining support. A portion of our general assistance is earmarked for working women with children.Housing and Rental Assistance Service - This service keeps homeless youth off the streets and out of shelters, an efficient alternative to homelessness prevention. Their agency maintains a list of local residents with a room to share with youth as well as transitional housing and independent living options.Rental or mortgage assistance is provided as well as free homeless and foreclosure prevention counseling services. Other services including housing counseling and education services, including pre-purchase, financing, and non-delinquency post-purchase counseling services are also available.