DFSS’ six Community Service Centers are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesday, all of the centers are open from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. City residents who need assistance can drop in or schedule an appointment in advance.
Visitors participate in an initial assessment to identify their needs. 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 services for the formerly incarcerated. Clients can also get information about rental, utility and other financial assistance programs. The facilities serve as Warming and Cooling Centers during periods of extreme weather.
Community Service Center Locations
Englewood Center (New Location as of 7/27/12)
1140 W. 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60621
312.747.0200
Garfield Center
10 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
312.746.5400
King Center
4314 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60653
312.747.2300
North Area
4740 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60640
312.744.2580
South Chicago
8650 S. Commercial Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617
312.747.0500
Trina Davila
4357 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639
312.744.2014
Englewood Center (New Location as of 7/2712)
1140 W. 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60621
312-747-0200