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10 Year Plan to End Homelessness n January 2003, the Mayor endorsed a 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness (the Plan) that was developed in conjunction with hundreds of stakeholders through the Chicago Continuum of Care. Joined together in a common vision, the public and private sectors have begun to implement the Plan, which calls for sweeping changes in how homeless services are delivered in Chicago. The common vision has three core tenets: Prevention, Housing First, and Wraparound Services.

2005 - 2011 Domestic Violence Help Line Reports The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services’ (DFSS) Division on Domestic Violence released the 2010 call volume data for the City’s Domestic Violence Help Line.

2009 - 2011 Service Evaluation Reports The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Domestic Violence Service Evaluation Report examines satisfaction and outcome findings of the FVPI and offers important programmatic recommendations.

2009 City of Chicago Homeless Point-In-Time Count Executive Summary The City of Chicago is required to conduct the Point-In-Time Homeless Count every two years in order to gather data on the homeless as a basis for federal funding. The count provides valuable information the City uses in planning for homeless services, and raises public awareness about homelessness in Chicago.

2009 Domestic Violence Summit Series The Domestic Violence Summit Series was intended as a focused follow up discussion on the Points for Engagement in the Assessment of the Current Response to Domestic Violence in Chicago.

2013 Grant Recipients

Advocacy - Disability Resources The Disability Resources Division provides Advocacy Services, which involves helping people with disabilities under the age of 60 resolve issues with other agencies.

Bullying Prevention Welcome to the CDPH Bullying Prevention Working Group web page. This page is for youth, parents, adults who work with youth, stakeholders, etc. who want to find resources to prevent bullying in their schools and communities.

Business Enterprises Owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD) Initiative The Business Enterprises Owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD) Program is a certification aimed at stimulating the utilization of small businesses owned and operated by persons with disabilities.

Campaign Financing Ordinance Campaign Financing Ordinance of the City of Chicago

Chicago 100,000 Homes Committees and Meeting Minutes Chicago 100,000 Homes Planning committees and meeting minutes and agendas are available online.

Chicago Area Clean Cities CACC is one of 83 Clean Cities coalitions across the country. The City of Chicago coordinates CACC, whose members represent governments, businesses, educational and research institutions, fuel providers, utilities and environmental organizations.

Chicago Cultural Plan In February 2012, the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) launched an exciting initiative to develop a cultural plan for Chicago. Released in October 2012, the plan created a framework to guide the city’s future cultural and economic growth.

Chicago Releases Three Year Prostitution Study The Chicago Intersystem Assessment Work Group released a three year study on prostitution for government, non-profit, law enforcement and social service organizations.

Chicago Reports on City's Response to Domestic Violence The Mayor’s Office on Domestic Violence (MODV) and the City of Chicago’s Domestic Violence Advocacy Coordinating Council (DVACC) today released a groundbreaking, book-length assessment describing every level of Government, not-for-profit and private response to domestic violence.

City Services & Rates for Filming Find out what the rates are for filming a movie, commercial, photo shoot, etc. in Chicago.

Commitment to Green Printing Fleet and Facility Management's Graphic Services is committed to the environment and is making efforts to eliminate paper and toxic chemical waste, from design through production. We choose printing products that are environmentally friendly to help lessen factors that contribute to air, land and water pollution. Every job we print, design or photograph has been thoughtfully produced, keeping in mind our footprint on this planet.

Community Action for Domestic Violence Recognize that domestic violence has a serious and negative impact on the quality of life in our city. It is everybody's business.

Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling The Department of Public Health promotes the responsible separation and recycling of construction and demolition (C&D) debris to help contractors and property owners save on costly disposal fees while protecting the environment.

Creative Chicago Expo The 10th annual Creative Chicago Expo will take place on Friday March 1 and Saturday March 2, 2013, at the Chicago Cultural Center. Hours will be 10:00 - 4:00 pm both days.

Cultural Advisory Council Members’ Names and Affiliations List of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) Cultural Advisory Council Members’ Names and Affiliations.

DFSS Well-Being Task Force The Well Being Task Force has been established to provide services for and advocate on behalf of seniors living alone without internal or external support systems; by establishing a foundation upon which to organize agencies, community partners, and the efforts of their volunteers, to assist in reducing the vulnerability of isolated seniors by locating the senior, sharing information with the seniors, and providing regular follow-up with them.

Delegate Agencies (Economic Development) This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations whose objectives include small business development, site development or area-wide marketing, maintenance and management within a specified commercial business district.

Diesel Retrofit Program The City of Chicago is retrofitting a portion of the City's diesel-powered fleet using oxidation catalysts (catalytic converters). The City plans to retrofit the entire diesel fleet over time, pending funding availability. The retrofits will improve air quality while reducing the risk of health problems related to diesel exhaust.

Domestic Violence Annual Reports Select from the system’s list below to access links to existing annual reports containing Illinois domestic violence victim information.

Domestic Violence and the Work Place If your abuser is harassing or threatening you at work, you may want to think about creating a safety plan for your job. A work-place safety plan is a way for you to identify and make changes to your daily routine which may increase your physical safety and emotional well-being.

Domestic Violence and the Work Place - Employment Protections While many victims of domestic violence fear they will be discriminated against by their employers after they disclose their situations, there are federal laws, which can provide job protection. If you believe you have been discriminated against because of domestic violence, talk with a lawyer or advocate to learn more about your legal rights and options.

Domestic Violence and the Work Place - Victim’s Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) The Illinois Victim’s Economic Security and Safety Act, or VESSA, provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to an employee who is a victim of or who has a family member who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence to address issues arising from domestic or sexual violence.

Emergency Overnight Shelters - 2012 The following page contains a listing of Emergency Overnight Shelters.

Emergency Response FSS Emergency Response Teams are on duty 24/7 to assist with non-life threatening situations. People in need of immediate shelter, food or relocation can call 311. 911 is the number to call for police, fire and medical emergencies. If someone is concerned about a relative, friend or neighbor and can’t make contact with the person, they can call 311 and request a well-being check.

Ethics and Campaign Financing: A guide for persons or business entities that have or seek contracts with the City of Chicago Chicago’s Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances (Chapters 2-156 and 2-164 of Chicago’s Municipal Code, respectively) impose restrictions on the interactions of persons and business entities who are City contractors or vendors (or who seek City contracts) with City employees or officials. This brochure summarizes these restrictions.

Facts and Figures about People with Disabilities in Chicago and the U.S. Statistical information about people with disabilities in Chicago and the U.S.

Family and Support Services - Committees, Commissions and Council Listings Listing of Commissions, Committees and Councils for the Department of Family and Support Services

General Facts About Domestic Violence Some general facts to know about Domestic Violence.

Governmental Ethics Ordinance Chapter 2-156 (Prior Code §26.2) of the Municipal Code of Chicago as amended, effective November 1, 2012

Guidelines for Writing and Reporting about People with Disabilities The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities provides information to print and broadcast reporters, students, disability organizations and the general public about terminology and portrayal issues concerning people with disabilities.

Home to Stay Program Furniture Donations Organizations can support the effort to end homelessness in Chicago by sponsoring a neighborhood furniture drive. Donations help homeless families and individuals who are newly housed, furnish their homes.

Homeless Outreach and Engagement The first step in housing homeless people is to engage them in the process. For most that is easy, they are anxious to regain the stability of permanent housing. But for others who have a history of life on the streets or making the rounds of shelters, engagement can be a challenge. The Department of Family and Support Services conducts a variety of outreach activities.

Homeless Prevention Through six Community Services Centers and its emergency response operation, the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (FSS) conducts intensive case management. Every day we help people in crisis regain stability and retain their housing.

Housing First Safe, secure housing provides a powerful incentive to those who have suffered homelessness. People are motivated to focus on the services that will help them retain their new home, stability and independence.

Information for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence Exposure to Domestic Violence, either experienced directly or witnessed between caregivers can have a detrimental effect on children.

Information for Concerned Friends & Family Members Every year, millions of domestic violence victims suffer from the horrors of abuse alone. Having been isolated by their abusers from friends and family, many are disconnected from sources of support, strength and safety. By reaching out to your friend or family member and breaking the silence, you can make a difference.

Information for Faith Leaders A faith community has a responsibility to provide care for families in need. In addition, it exhorts society to share compassion and comfort with those afflicted by personal tragedy. Leaders of the faith community are encouraged to create a unified response to domestic violence.

Information for Health Care Professionals In many instances health care professionals are the first to intervene after an abusive incident occurs. It is therefore crucial that appropriate intervention strategies be identified and implemented. By accurately assessing the cause of injury, providing necessary medical care, and offering referrals to community resources, health care professionals have the potential to be valuable sources of support. Leaders in the field have identified the following strategies to make interventions by health care professionals more effective.

Information for Legal Assistance The Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) provides strong legal help for victims of domestic violence within an Order of Protection (OP).

Information for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender It is important that as victims, survivors, family members, friends, religious leaders, employers, and community residents we recognize and address the needs of LGBT victims of domestic violence.

Information for Young Adults Relationship violence occurs when one partner attempts to maintain power and control over the other. Research suggests that thousands of young adults are physically, emotionally and sexually abused by their dating partners every year.

Inter-Faith Leadership Advisory Committee The Chicago Mayor's Office on Domestic Violence Interfaith Advisory Committee gathers together to create a unified and faithful response to Domestic Violence through prevention awareness, education, the creation of safe, healing and redemptive space, and resources with and for clergy, professionals, and lay leaders within all faith communities.

Job Resources for Youth List of Job Resources for Youth

Listing of 2013 DFSS Request For Proposals The following is an online archive of Request for Proposals (RFP’s) issued by or on behalf of the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services during 2013. It does not include current RFP’s however those will be added to the archive once they are no longer current.

Millennium Park - Private Events The sky’s the limit when hosting an event in Chicago’s Millennium Park. Located in the heart of the City, Millennium Park is easily accessible to all major hotels, restaurants and transportation hubs and is the perfect location for your high profile events.

Not-for-Profit Exemption

Permits for Filming Find out what permits you need to film a movie, commercial, photo shoot, etc. in Chicago.

Plan to End Homelessness Chicago’s Plan to End Homelessness represents a new approach. Rather than place homeless people in temporary shelters, the goal is to find them permanent housing with supportive services right away.

Plan to End Homelessness HUD McKinney - Vento Funding Applications

Plan to Homelessness Annual Reports The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services tracks research on homelessness in annual reports.

Provider Survey on the Economic Downturn

Real Property Transfer Tax Forms

Recycling in Chicago There are many opportunities for recycling in Chicago. Find out how you can start recycling.

Reports - Help Line Zip Code Area Profiles Chicago ZIP Code Area Profiles is the annual profile report of the characteristics of victim callers to the Chicago Domestic Violence Help Line. On a yearly basis, the Help Line answers over 20,000 calls from persons in the Chicago area.

Reports - National Institute of Justice Grant for Domestic Violence Help Line At the end of 2003, the Mayor's Office of Domestic Violence in collaboration with the Center for Urban Research and Learning (CURL) at Loyola University Chicago were awarded a grant from the National Institute of Justice to conduct an evaluation of the City of Chicago Domestic Violence Help Line. This is a two-year evaluation project ending January 2006. The evaluation focuses on the user’s perspective of the Help Line.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Initial Microlender Trainee Candidates Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Initial Microlender Trainee Candidates

Research, Reports and Data Resources Research, Reports and Data Resources - Children and Youth and Homelessness

Safe Havens: Supervised Visits & Safe Exchange Grant Program As part of their participation as a demonstration site for the Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program, three Chicago visitation centers and their collaborative partner, the Mayor’s Office on Domestic Violence, explored how the current design, processes, and procedures of visitation and exchange centers account for aspects of culture.

Safety Planning The most dangerous time for many victims of domestic violence is when they are thinking about or actively trying to end the relationship. A personal safety plan is a way for you to identify strategies to protect yourself during this dangerous time.

Shelter System Chicago must maintain temporary shelters until sufficient Interim and Permanent Supportive Housing exists.

Supportive Services - Case Management The Department of Family and Support Services provides case management through its six Community Services Centers and Emergency Response operation. 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.

Teen Dating Violence Prevention During the month of February, the Chicago Department of Public Health Office of Violence Prevention will be highlighting Teen Dating Violence (TDV) Prevention.

Water Bill Rates & Charges Water Bill Rates & Charges

What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence occurs when one partner uses physical, emotional, sexual and/or financial abuse to maintain power and control over the other.

Who is CCHR? The Commission on Human Relations promotes appreciation of Chicago's diversity and works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. Commissioners, advisory councils, and staff conduct pro-active programs of education, intervention, and constituency building to discourage bigotry and bring people from different groups together.