Through the Family Support and Community Engagement (FsACE) program eligible Suburban Cook County families are provided assistance with finding a job and advancing careers.

The Linkage to Care (LTC) team will guide you through the healthcare system to help you get the resources you need to thrive with HIV. Assistance may include accompaniment to appointments, benefit applications, behavioral health screening and referrals, medication assistance and more. The LTC program works with clients who are newly diagnosed with HIV (within the last 90 days) or those clients who have fallen out of care.

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

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.

CCAC's WIC Grocery Centers provide a variety of WIC-approved foods and formula, including specialty formulas. Shopping moms and caregivers can also access social services and nutrition education onsite. Additional services include issuance of photo ID cards, cooking classes, paternity establishment, access to tax assistance during tax season through Ladder Up, and Care Coordinators assisting with connecting with additional social services. Additional fresh fruits and vegetables from Farmers' Markets are available during growing season.All WIC Grocery locations accept the Illinois WIC EBT card. For additional WIC-eligible locations, please contact Catholic Charities or the nearest WIC Clinic office.

Volunteers of America Illinois reaches out to veterans wherever they are in their journey towards healing and stability and offer a full continuum of supportive services and interventions that are individually tailored to meet the unique needs of each veteran.

LBFE provides a variety of services to individuals aged 70 and older. Services include home visitation, onsite social events, provided activities, food pantry, case management, and intergenerational programs. Services are also available in both English and Spanish.

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.

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.

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.

Franciscan Outreach case managers conduct initial assessments and provide guidance to individuals experiencing homelessness. Case managers also provide individuals referrals to the following services: ID documents, Social Security benefits, public aid resources, veterans benefits, primary and mental health services, substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, legal aid, job training programs, employment opportunities, immigration services, and housing programs. This location also services as an in-person Coordinated Entry System access point.Please note that case management at the Pilsen location is only offered to current guests of that shelter.

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.

CCAC's WIC Grocery Centers provide a variety of WIC-approved foods and formula, including specialty formulas. Shopping moms and caregivers can also access social services and nutrition education onsite. Additional services include issuance of photo ID cards, cooking classes, paternity establishment, access to tax assistance during tax season through Ladder Up, and Care Coordinators assisting with connecting with additional social services. Additional fresh fruits and vegetables from Farmers' Markets are available during growing season.All WIC Grocery locations accept the Illinois WIC EBT card. For additional WIC-eligible locations, please contact Catholic Charities or the nearest WIC Clinic office.

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.

CCAC's WIC Grocery Centers provide a variety of WIC-approved foods and formula, including specialty formulas. Shopping moms and caregivers can also access social services and nutrition education onsite. Additional services include issuance of photo ID cards, cooking classes, paternity establishment, access to tax assistance during tax season through Ladder Up, and Care Coordinators assisting with connecting with additional social services. Additional fresh fruits and vegetables from Farmers' Markets are available during growing season.All WIC Grocery locations accept the Illinois WIC EBT card. For additional WIC-eligible locations, please contact Catholic Charities or the nearest WIC Clinic office.

Consulate General of Mexico - Chicago provides the Educational Guidance Window (VOE). This program provides guidance and advice on educational programs and services available in the United States and Mexico.

The Linkage to Care (LTC) team will guide you through the healthcare system to help you get the resources you need to thrive with HIV. Assistance may include accompaniment to appointments, benefit applications, behavioral health screening and referrals, medication assistance and more. The LTC program works with clients who are newly diagnosed with HIV (within the last 90 days) or those clients who have fallen out of care.

Family Case Management is a program for pregnant individuals, those who have recently had a baby, and their infants.

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.

The Anna and Jacob Fine Social Services Center matches clients with experienced case managers who create individualized plans using The Ark's wide array of free services including: a community legal clinic and Caring Calls, a program providing emotional support for individuals who would enjoy hearing a friendly voice.

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

CCAC's WIC Grocery Centers provide a variety of WIC-approved foods and formula, including specialty formulas. Shopping moms and caregivers can also access social services and nutrition education onsite. Additional services include issuance of photo ID cards, cooking classes, paternity establishment, access to tax assistance during tax season through Ladder Up, and Care Coordinators assisting with connecting with additional social services. Additional fresh fruits and vegetables from Farmers' Markets are available during growing season.All WIC Grocery locations accept the Illinois WIC EBT card. For additional WIC-eligible locations, please contact Catholic Charities or the nearest WIC Clinic office.

WIN Recovery serves the justice-involved population. program. At the resource center, an individual would be assigned a coordinator who would help them assess their needs and set some goals to achieve. They would then meet with their coordinator on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to work on achieving those goals. Some things they are able to help with are bus passes, moving expenses, and utilities. They also help clients obtain any documentation they might not have, ranging from Social Security cards, State Identification, Birth Certificates, and even transcripts. The resource center stocks a variety of tangible items that are typically not found at food pantries, including baby essentials, hygiene products, laundry supplies, over-the-counter medications, and more. They offer a full wrap-around service, and if there is a service they cannot provide in the office, they will find what you need and help you set those appointments.

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.

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) facilitates the coordination of social services in order to access food, housing, or employment. Case Managers offer free, one-on-one support to patients and families to help them solve real-life problems related to a serious health condition. They help patients understand their choices to make healthy decisions for a strong recovery. PAF Case Management is free for patients and families living with serious or chronic health conditions.