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The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services provides a number of services to assist parents and their children.  The department supports the city’s network of child care, Early Head Start and Head Start providers who provide a range of parenting resources, as well as care and developmental offerings for young children. The department also supports a variety of out-of-school time and career exploration opportunities for young people.

Alerts (Parents)

Severe Alert Apr 20, 2013 Weather-Related Warning to Consumers
High Alert May 20, 2013 Pet Summer Safety Tips for Extreme Heat
High Alert Apr 26, 2013 2013 CSBG Scholarship Program

Most Recent News (Parents)

May 22,2013 Department of Buildings Encourages Residents to Use Porches Safely
May 20,2013 Mayor Emanuel And DCASE Announce Free Summer Film Series With State Of The Art Screen
Apr 18,2013 Prehistoric Production Transforms Millennium Park Into Jurassic Park
Apr 10,2013 Chicago Skies To Fill With Kites
Apr 02,2013 Millennium Park’s Free Music Series Return

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