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Department of Family & Support Services

The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) supports a continuum of coordinated services to enhance the lives of Chicago residents, particularly those most in need, from birth through the senior years. DFSS provides families with the resources they need to create a strong developmental and educational foundation for children as well as offers youth, opportunities to learn and explore their talents outside of the classroom and through job training.

DFSS offers direct services and referrals for specialized assistance to residents and families in need through its six Community Service Centers. The DFSS Division on Domestic Violence is dedicated to promoting a coordinated multi-system response to domestic violence in Chicago. And the department’s Senior Services Area Agency on Aging administers a variety of informational and recreational programs through our Regional and Satellite Senior Centers, designed to address the diverse needs and interests of older Chicagoans, from those who are healthy and active, to those who are frail and homebound.

Alerts (Family and Support Services)

Low Alert Mar 2, 2010 Request for Proposals for Youth Ready Chicago Career Development Centers 2010 - Region II

Most Recent News (Family and Support Services)

Feb 4, 2010 Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program
Jan 30, 2010 Mayor Daley Dedicates New Kelvyn Park Senior Suites and Satellite Center
Jan 27, 2010 DFSS Urges Chicagoans to Take Precaustions During Cold Weather
Jan 1, 2010 2010 Winter Coffee & Caucus
Jan 1, 2010 2010 Winter Quarter Life Enrichment Brochure
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Family and Support Services

  • Phone: 312.743.0300
  • Fax: 312.743.0400
  • 1615 W. Chicago Ave
  • 5th Floor
  • Chicago, IL 60622-5127

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