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3062 East 91st Street  Chicago, Illinois 60617
Phone: 773-371-2900  Fax: 773-371-2950

Metropolitan Family Services

Their Mission: To provide and mobilize the services needed to strengthen families and communities. To be widely acknowledged as a major catalyst and resource for promoting family and community strengths. We value families and communities, their inherent strengths, their ability to grow, be resilient and find solutions to challenges. We value staff professionalism, ethical service delivery and programs that reflect our compassion for people. We believe in effectively managing the contributions of our donors and funders through maintaining sound fiscal policies while striving for excellence. We value expeditious decision making and informed risk taking in pursuit of our mission and strategies.

Services provided:

  • Economic Stability
    Offers support and education to economically challenged families so they may improve the quality of their work, lifestyle and finances.
  • Education
    Promotes academic achievement and social and emotional development among children, youth and families to foster success in life.
  • Emotional Wellness
    Provides supportive, caring counseling for individuals and families in any phase of life to better handle life’s challenges.
  • Empowerment
    Provides a wide range of essential legal services for cases of domestic violence, family and elder law, and housing and consumer issues.
For more information Please Visit https://www.metrofamily.org/programs-and-services/


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9010 S. Commercial
Chicago, IL 60617
773-933-7575
Spanish Coalition for Housing 

Their Mission: SCH’s mission is to provide comprehensive counseling, education and housing resources necessary for Latinos and other low-to-moderate income families in the Chicagoland area, develop competence and responsibility in meeting their financial and housing needs, and advocate for and proactively promote additional resources for them.

Services provided:
  • Foreclosure Prevention
  • Home buyer Education
  • Financial Education
  • Energy Assistance
  • Landlords and Renters education and training
​To learn more and discover more about their services visit ​http://sc4housing.org/

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10th Ward Alderwoman Susan Sadlowski Garza
Ward Office Phone: (773) 768-8138 City Hall Phone: (312) 744-3078
E-mail:Ward10@cityofchicago.org

Ward Office Address:
10500 South Ewing Avenue, 1st Floor
Chicago, IL 60617

​City Hall Office Address:

121 North LaSalle Street, Suite 200
​Chicago, IL 60602



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South Chicago
8650 S. Commercial Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617
312.747.0500
South Chicago Community  Service Center
DFSS’ six Community Service Centers are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday. City residents who need assistance can drop in or schedule an appointment in advance. DFSS Community Service Centers help individuals and families in need access a wide range of resources from shelter, food and clothing to domestic violence assistance, job training/placement and prisoner re-entry. Clients can get information about rental, utility and other financial assistance programs. The facilities serve as Warming and Cooling Centers during periods of extreme weather. 

​Visitors participate in an initial assessment to identify their needs. Some basic services can be provided immediately. Clients with multiple or complex issues are assigned a case worker. 

DFSS case workers are trained specialists who work with clients on-going. They help individuals set personal goals and develop plans to achieve them. A case worker can refer clients to specialized services in the community

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10241 South Commercial
Chicago, IL 60617
P: 773.734.2222
F: 773.734.2850
Email: info@scpf-inc.org
South Chicago Parents and Friends

Their Mission:
South Chicago Parents and Friends strives to improve the quality of life for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be productive and valued members of society.
To accomplish this goal, the services offered by South Chicago Parents and Friends enables individuals with disabilities to learn, work, play and live as members of the community.

​Services they provide:

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
In-Home Respite Support Services
Home-Based Support Services
Intake Support Services

COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES
Community Integrated Living Arrangement
Family Home Living Arrangement
Independent Living Arrangement

DAY AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Adult Day Training
Supported Employment

For more information visit ​http://scpf-inc.org/services/

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9204 South Commercial Avenue, Suite 401
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Phone: 773 375 1918
Fax: 773 734 1245
familyrescueinc.org

Family Rescue

Their Mission: Family Rescue is dedicated to eliminating domestic violence in the Chicago community by providing comprehensive support services and shelter to victims of domestic violence; particularly to abused women and their children; engaging in advocacy to promote future system change and encouraging prevention through community education. Family Rescue envisions a world where safety and well-being is a shared responsibility within and among families and communities, achieved only when the most vulnerable among us is safe, and a society free of violence is a reality for all.

Services provided: From Counseling to Shelter and Life in Between, Family Rescue's programs offer these services in both English and Spanish:
  • Crisis intervention
  • Safe shelter with short-term support
  • Individual and group counseling
  • 24-Hour Bi-Lingual Crisis Line
  • Comprehensive legal advocacy
  • Parenting and life management skills
  • Economic empowerment and career connections
  • Educational support
  • Enhanced children/youth services
  • After school care
  • Substance abuse recovery support
  • Community education
  • Affordable housing
One woman at a time, Family Rescue has become one of Illinois' largest and most comprehensive domestic violence agencies. These are our four major programs:
Rosenthal Family Lodge Program
Providing safe refuge and support services for women and their children who are fleeing domestic violence. Learn more
Community Outreach Program
Providing portable domestic violence services within the community, as well as on-site to reach as many victims as possible. learn more
Ridgeland Apartments & Daycare
Providing affordable housing and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence and their children seeking to re-gain emotional and financial stability. learn more
Court Advocacy Program
Assisting victimes of domestic violence access the legal system and obtain criminal and civil legal remedies that will promote a violence-fee lifestyle. learn more

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Mary Ward Center
​3215 East 91st Street, Chicago, Illinois 60617
773.734.2420

Mary Ward Center

Their Mission: Mary Ward Center is a mission of the Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary that began in 1999 in South Chicago. The Sisters choose to remain present to the poor and multi-cultural people in the city where they have had a long-standing presence in several high schools and parish grade schools. In addition to teaching English as a second language, each Sister also prepares students for GED and citizenship exams. ESL tutoring takes place solely on an individual basis. Computer classes are available in small groups.

Mission Statement of the Mary Ward Center
Our mission is to create new possibilities for the people of South Chicago by providing opportunities for educational development. In the spirit of Mary Ward, founder of the Institute, the Center recognizes the individual worth of persons and journeys with them to foster their true potential.

Services They Provide:
One-on-one ESL Classes
Computer Classes
Conversation Classes
Citizenship Preparation
Community Resource Guidance
Hispanic Women's Spirituality Group 



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Chicago Family Health Center
9119 S. Exchange Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617
Phone:773-768-5000
Fax: 773-768-6153
www.chicagofamilyhealth.org/
Chicago Family Health Center
Their mission: Chicago Family Health Center will promote health, work to prevent disease and provide treatment through the delivery of quality, accessible primary healthcare that is culturally sensitive, affordable, and responsive to community and individual needs.

Services they provide:
  • Pediatrics
  • Women and Men's Health
  • Chronic Illness
  • Dental
  • Behavioral Health
  • Health Education and Support Services
  • Pharmacy


Please visit us at our new SALUD Center!
3039 East 91st Street Chicago, IL 60617 
Phone: 773.734.9181 | Fax: 773.734.9221
Hours: M-F: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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