Services

	Apply for Link Card, Food Stamps and Medical Assistance Use the Illinois Web Benefits Online Application System to apply for SNAP, cash or medical assistance. Follow the instructions on the first page of the application process.

	Assisted Living Information A comparison of different living arrangements for Seniors in the City of Chicago

	Benefits CheckUp The Chicago Department of Family & Support Services links Chicago residents age 60 and better to more than 70 city, state and federal benefits to which they may be entitled

	Chicago Housing Authority's Family Housing Wait List Information Please view the FAQs listed on the CHA website for information on what happens next or any additional questions.

	City Cooling Centers During the summer months, the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services operates six cooling centers located inside of the City’s six Community Service Centers.

	Community Service Center Location DFSS’ six Community Service Centers are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesday, all of the centers are open from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. City residents who need assistance can drop in or schedule an appointment in advance.

	DFSS Veterans Resource Office Services The City of Chicago’s Veterans Resource Office is a one-stop clearing house designed to provide assistance for better living and health services to veterans of the United States armed forces and their surviving spouses.

	Emergency Food Assistance The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services has improved the quality and availability of the food that we provide to residents in need.

	Emergency Food Assistance The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services has improved the quality and availability of the food that we provide to residents in need.

	Employment Information The CAREERS Service Center in room 100 of City Hall is open during regular business hours to assist individuals in searching and applying for open City of Chicago positions.

	Employment with the City of Chicago Postings of open jobs with the City of Chicago may be viewed on the CAREERS website; applications also are accepted on the site.

	How to Find Weather Relief in Chicago While Chicago enjoys the diversity of four distinct seasons, our winters and summers can produce extreme temperatures. At times, weather conditions may pose a threat to health and safety. The Department of Family and Support Services works with other city departments to help residents through periods of severe weather.

	Pet Adoption Every companion animal deserves a loving home.

	Regional Senior Center Each Regional Center reflects the cultural diversity of the City of Chicago.

	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.

	Stray Animals and Lost Pets Nearly half of the 24,000 animals taken in at ACC each year are strays.

	Veteran's Resource Office The City’s Veterans Resource Office helps U.S. veterans and family members navigate the maze of government benefits and civilian resources. The one-stop clearing house provides current information on programs and services available at all levels of government and community organizations.

	Veteran's Resources Listing of Municipal, County and State Partnership Agencies with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services

	Veterans Resources - Federal Partner Agency Links Listing of National and Federal Partnership Agencies with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services

	Veterans Resources - Community Partner Agency Links Listing of Partnership Agencies with the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services