Services

	Case Management Services It is not enough to place homeless people in housing without providing services that address the reasons they became homeless. Residents in crisis need support to ensure they don’t fall victim to the same issues that left them homeless in the first place.

	Domestic Violence Help Line The Office on Domestic Violence continues to house and oversee the operation of the City of Chicago Domestic Violence Help Line. The Help Line is a 24-hour, toll-free confidential number that functions as a clearinghouse for domestic violence services and information.

	Extreme Weather and Emergency Services The Department of Family and Support Services works with other city departments to help residents through periods of severe weather.

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	Get Substance Abuse Treatment/Intervention CDGA Supplemental Forms Get Substance Abuse Treatment/Intervention CDGA Supplemental Forms

	Homeless Outreach and Engagement Many homeless residents are eager 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 (DFSS) conducts a variety of outreach activities.

	Homeless Prevention The best way to end homelessness is to prevent it from occurring in the first place.

	Illinois Domestic Violence Data and Information (ILDVDI) Clearinghouse The ILDVDI Clearinghouse is a collaborative effort of the Department of Family and Support Services, Division on Domestic Violence (DDV) and the Domestic Violence Coordinated Response Council. The ILDVDI Clearinghouse was developed to create easy access to domestic violence related data and information available in Illinois, to increase knowledge about Illinois and Chicago area victims of domestic violence, and to better serve and improve the lives of Illinois domestic violence victims and their families.

	Independent Living Program (ILP) Individuals are referred for ILP services from various sources such as self referrals, social workers, discharge planners, and others.

	Job Training and Placement Referrals Job Training and Placement Referral is a service provided to people with disabilities under the age of 60 through MOPD's network of employment program partners.

	Park District Permits This page is a resource for individuals, groups, or organizations who are interested in hosting an event in the parks or would like information about Soldier Field, Charter One Pavilion, Harbors, Golf Courses and Concessions.

	Request Senior Well Being Check Extreme hot or cold weather can severely affect the health and safety of Chicagoans. The City of Chicago's Extreme Weather Notification System can contact you or a loved one by telephone.

	Request a City Speaker Request a City Speaker to attend your event

	School Age Programs Out-of-school time is a crucial period for a young person's development. Then Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (FSS) funds organizations that provide a variety of fun, challenging and safe ways for young people to develop self-esteem, a sense of responsibility and life skills.

	Shelter System The City of Chicago, Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) funds a network of community based shelters that support individuals who are in crisis and the chronically homeless.

	Unemployment Insurance Illinois now offers improved and expanded internet filing for most unemployment claims.