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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)

High Alert Aug 22, 2013 Link to Background Information on the Safe Passage Program

Most Recent News (Families)

Oct 03,2013 Halloween’s Franken Plaza Invades Daley Plaza, October 25-27
Oct 01,2013 Mayor Emanuel Joins The Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network To Mark The Beginning Of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Sep 27,2013 New “City Bucks” Coming To West Side Farmers Markets
Sep 18,2013 Chicago Cultural Center Welcomes Exhibition Of Chicago’s Own Legendary Rock Photographer
Sep 13,2013 “SHIFT: A New Media Exhibit By Luftwerk” Opens September 14 At Chicago Cultural Center

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