Residents

Families

The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services provides families with a continuum of coordinated services and programs to enhance the lives of each family member beginning in infancy through the senior years.  The department, together with a network of delegate agencies, provides assistance to residents through services including, but not limited to, child care, household stabilization services, homeless services, workforce development and senior services.

Alerts (Families)

Jan 19, 2012

2012 Earned Income Tax Credit Program Starts Today

Most Recent News (Families)

Feb 15, 2012	City of Chicago & Cook County 2012 Vendor Fair
Feb 14, 2012	Mayor Rahm Emanuel Takes Measures to Protect Chicagoans as They Receive Help Preparing Taxes
Feb 8, 2012	Chicago 175th Birthday Party!
Feb 8, 2012	City of Chicago and the Center for Advancing Domestic Peace Present the Domestic Violence Panel Discussion and Resource Fair
Feb 7, 2012	Explore Chicago Through Emerald Eyes This March With Events That Celebrate Irish Culture and Tradition

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Services

• Accessibility Compliance Advice/Technical Assistance
• Accessible Home Modification Program (HomeMod Program)
• Apply for Link Card, Food Stamps and Medical Assistance
• Apply for Public Aid/Child Support
• Apply for the Chicago Green Homes Program

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Supporting Information

• 10 Things Every Consumer Should Know About Auto Repair
• 10 Things Every Consumer Should Know About Credit
• 2009 Chicago Waste Characterization Study and Waste Diversion Study Results
• 2010 Domestic Violence Help Line Report
• 2010 Grant Park Street Closure Schedule (October 4 -11)
• 2011 Immigrant Resource Event
• 2011 Registered Immigration Service Providers
• 311 Frequently Asked Questions...
• 311 Marketing
• Accessible Housing

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