Supporting Information

2005 - 2011 Domestic Violence Help Line Reports The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services’ (DFSS) Division on Domestic Violence released the 2010 call volume data for the City’s Domestic Violence Help Line.

2007 CD Info Newsletters

2008 CD Info Newsletters

2009 - 2011 Service Evaluation Reports The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Domestic Violence Service Evaluation Report examines satisfaction and outcome findings of the FVPI and offers important programmatic recommendations.

2009 CD Info Newsletters

2009 City of Chicago Homeless Point-In-Time Count Executive Summary The City of Chicago is required to conduct the Point-In-Time Homeless Count every two years in order to gather data on the homeless as a basis for federal funding. The count provides valuable information the City uses in planning for homeless services, and raises public awareness about homelessness in Chicago.

2009 HIV Prevention Funded Agencies

2010 CD Info Newsletters

2010 Service Standards (Quality Management) QM Standards of Care 2010

2011 CD Info Newsletters

Adjacent Neighbors Land Acquisition Program (ANLAP) The Adjacent neighbors Land Acquisition Program (ANLAP) enables homeowners in certain areas of Chicago to purchase vacant, city-owned lots for less than market value.

Agents, Diseases and Threats Biological, Chemical, Radiological, Natural Disasters & Severe Weather and Emerging & Re-emerging Infectious Diseases.

Antiviral Drugs and the Flu

Assistive Technology Assistive Technology is the provision of home modifications, personal devices or equipment that will assist an individual to become more independent.

Become a Condom Distribution Partner

Bike Chicago Making the choice to bike can help you burn up to 25 calories per mile while joining in the efforts to reduce detrimental pollutants released onto the air.

Board of Health Meeting - January, 2013 Materials distributed at the January, 2013 Board of Health Meeting

Breast is Best I pledge to give my baby the very best...breastmilk.

Bullying Prevention Welcome to the CDPH Bullying Prevention Working Group web page. This page is for youth, parents, adults who work with youth, stakeholders, etc. who want to find resources to prevent bullying in their schools and communities.

CDFSS Participation Card When a Chicago resident, 60 and better, visits a regional or satellite senior center or a Golden Diners site, they will be given an opportunity to receive a free photo identification card.

CDPH Contact Information for Ryan White Information about Ryan White HIV/AIDS care services

CDPH In-Person Training The Chicago Department of Public Health, Division of STI/HIV Capacity Building, Training & Technical Assistance Unit offers a sequence of courses to educate and empower service providers who deliver or wish to offer STI, Hepatitis, TB and HIV/AIDS education to at-risk populations in Chicago.

Caregiving Support Groups The Chicago Department of Family & Support Services is mindful that throughout Chicago, an ever growing number of people are devoting themselves to the daily care of loved ones. Whether the role of caregiver comes gradually, or through a sudden crisis, caregivers need somewhere to turn. That is why the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services has expanded our Caregiver Support Program to meet the essential needs of family caregivers.

Caring for Children in Dangerous Times

Case Management Case Management empowers an individual with skills, education, motivation and support services needed to accomplish a healthy, more independent lifestyle.

Chicago Area HIV Integrated Services Council (CAHISC) The HIV Prevention Planning Group (HPPG) is a diverse group of 35 volunteers who develop an HIV prevention plan for the city of Chicago and oversee how the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) implements it. The HPPG works with communities to identify HIV prevention needs and address gaps in HIV prevention services.

Chicago Farmers Markets Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held every day of the week in the city.

Chicago Fitness Plus Community Locations Chicago Fitness Plus Community Exercise Classes are offered at 30 locations throughout the City. Each class lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Chicago Fitness Plus Program The Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS) and Alliance Rehab, Inc. have created an award winning fitness program that is not only fun, affordable and accessible, but one that concentrates on the key components to a healthy and independent lifestyle:endurance, strength, balance and flexibility.

Chicago Fitness Plus Regional Center Fitness Programming Exercise classes are offered in the Regional and Satellite Centers as well as in Community Sites located throughout the city.

Chicago Releases Three Year Prostitution Study The Chicago Intersystem Assessment Work Group released a three year study on prostitution for government, non-profit, law enforcement and social service organizations.

Chicago Reports on City's Response to Domestic Violence The Mayor’s Office on Domestic Violence (MODV) and the City of Chicago’s Domestic Violence Advocacy Coordinating Council (DVACC) today released a groundbreaking, book-length assessment describing every level of Government, not-for-profit and private response to domestic violence.

Child Abuse and Neglect

Childhood Exposure to Violence (CEV) This 5-module curriculum that focuses on building a community response to Childhood Exposure to Violence helps participants define Childhood Exposure to Violence, recognize the symptoms/behaviors a child may exhibit, and what can be done to respond appropriately when a child has been exposed to violence.

Chromium-6 Results for the quarterly monitoring for chromium-6 in the raw and finished tap water for Chicago Illinois

Clean Indoor Air Ordinance (No Smoking) Chicago's Clean Indoor Air Ordinance

Communicable Disease Information

Community Action for Domestic Violence Recognize that domestic violence has a serious and negative impact on the quality of life in our city. It is everybody's business.

Community Residence Operating Support Chicago Department of Public Health, Division of STI/HIV/AIDS, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program

Community Service Centers 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 opened from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. By providing evening hours, we hope to make it easier for those who work, care for family members or attend school during the day to visit our centers and learn about the assistance available to their households. City residents who need assistance can drop in or schedule an appointment in advance.

Consumer Confidence Reports Get Water Quality Reports from years 2005 to 2012

Current Flu Situation in Chicago (2010, 2011) Chicago Department of Public Health will provide weekly reports on the Current Flu Situation in Chicago.

DFSS Well-Being Task Force The Well Being Task Force has been established to provide services for and advocate on behalf of seniors living alone without internal or external support systems; by establishing a foundation upon which to organize agencies, community partners, and the efforts of their volunteers, to assist in reducing the vulnerability of isolated seniors by locating the senior, sharing information with the seniors, and providing regular follow-up with them.

Daily Living Skills Training Through this program, MOPD provides in-home individualized step-by-step training on performing housekeeping, meal preparation and personal care tasks.

Disability Resources - Information Assistance The provision of general information on available services, benefits and programs through public and private agencies to persons with disabilities of all ages, and to those interested in information regarding people with disabilities or issues related to those with disabilities.

Disability Resources- Information and Referral MOPD's Information and Referral staff assist people with disabilities in making more effective use of the health, education, training, economic and social resources available to them. Services are provided to people with disabilities, social service professionals, educators and the general public.

Division of STI/HIV/AIDS - HIV/AIDS Prevention Program The Division of STI/HIV/AIDS, HIV Prevention Program works with Chicago’s community planning group, the HIV Prevention Planning Group (HPPG), to assess needs and identify priorities in order to best address the epidemic and prevent HIV disease in the city of Chicago.

Division of STI/HIV/AIDS, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program

Division of STI/HIV/AIDS, Ryan White Part A & the Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Program

Domestic Violence Annual Reports Select from the system’s list below to access links to existing annual reports containing Illinois domestic violence victim information.

Domestic Violence Data ILDVDI databases contain information that can be manipulated and is often downloadable, searchable, and/or customizable.

Domestic Violence Special Publications ILDVDI Customized reports are typically produced once and typically reflect a “unique” exploration. Formats include, research studies, reports to community, special reports, newspaper articles, etc.

Elder Abuse Information Elder abuse affects thousands of Illinois senior citizens every year. As a result of the abuse, these victims experience severe neglect and extreme feelings of fear and loneliness. As members of the community it is our obligation to raise awareness and reach out to this often isolated group of victims.

Emergency Communications Capability Chicago Department of Public Health’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Team uses multiple forms of communication to address activities whether preparing for or responding to an emergency in the City.

Emergency Overnight Shelters - 2012 The following page contains a listing of Emergency Overnight Shelters.

Emergency Response FSS Emergency Response Teams are on duty 24/7 to assist with non-life threatening situations. People in need of immediate shelter, food or relocation can call 311. 911 is the number to call for police, fire and medical emergencies. If someone is concerned about a relative, friend or neighbor and can’t make contact with the person, they can call 311 and request a well-being check.

Family Case Management Offices

Family Planning Clinics

Fast-Track Immunization Clinics Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Fast Track immunization clinics provide vaccinations at no charge for children 0 through 18 years of age.

Find a Clinic Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has partnered with several different community based health clinics to provide services for primary care, children, woman, family planning and pregnant woman.

Food Establishment Signs, Regulations & Forms Food Establishment Signs, Regulations and Forms

Food and Nutritional Information The Chicago Department of Public Health encourages everyone to include healthy foods from all food groups to "Get Your Plate in Shape."

Free Flu Vaccine at Walgreens Get your free flu voucher at Walgreens

Funding Corner

General Facts About Domestic Violence Some general facts to know about Domestic Violence.

Golden Diners Program Many older adults do not want to eat alone. The Golden Diners Program offers them a way to get a healthy meal each day and enjoy the company of friends. Hot, nutritious lunches are served to older adults (over 60 years of age) at nearly 70 community sites each weekday throughout Chicago.

HIV/AIDS Care Service Providers

HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Contacts

Help In Your Home Health services provided for seniors in their homes.

Homeless Outreach and Engagement The first step in housing homeless people is to engage them in the process. For most that is easy, they are anxious 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 conducts a variety of outreach activities.

Homeless Prevention Through six Community Services Centers and its emergency response operation, the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (FSS) conducts intensive case management. Every day we help people in crisis regain stability and retain their housing.

Hospital and Healthcare System Preparedness Program CDPH receives funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Hospital Preparedness Program.

Housing First Safe, secure housing provides a powerful incentive to those who have suffered homelessness. People are motivated to focus on the services that will help them retain their new home, stability and independence.

Housing Information Services/Housing Advocacy This program facilitates access to housing and supportive services for low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and to families with at least one HIV-positive adult who is homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Contact Information

Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program Delegate Agencies

Individual, Family and Community Preparedness There is never too much preparedness when it means saving a LIFE! You can cope with disaster by preparing in advance and by working with your family as a team. Preparation should include: getting informed (including a checklist), making a plan, assembling, and maintaining your plan and kit.

Information for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence Exposure to Domestic Violence, either experienced directly or witnessed between caregivers can have a detrimental effect on children.

Information for Concerned Friends & Family Members Every year, millions of domestic violence victims suffer from the horrors of abuse alone. Having been isolated by their abusers from friends and family, many are disconnected from sources of support, strength and safety. By reaching out to your friend or family member and breaking the silence, you can make a difference.

Information for Faith Leaders A faith community has a responsibility to provide care for families in need. In addition, it exhorts society to share compassion and comfort with those afflicted by personal tragedy. Leaders of the faith community are encouraged to create a unified response to domestic violence.

Information for Health Care Professionals In many instances health care professionals are the first to intervene after an abusive incident occurs. It is therefore crucial that appropriate intervention strategies be identified and implemented. By accurately assessing the cause of injury, providing necessary medical care, and offering referrals to community resources, health care professionals have the potential to be valuable sources of support. Leaders in the field have identified the following strategies to make interventions by health care professionals more effective.

Information for Legal Assistance The Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) provides strong legal help for victims of domestic violence within an Order of Protection (OP).

Information for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender It is important that as victims, survivors, family members, friends, religious leaders, employers, and community residents we recognize and address the needs of LGBT victims of domestic violence.

Information for Young Adults Relationship violence occurs when one partner attempts to maintain power and control over the other. Research suggests that thousands of young adults are physically, emotionally and sexually abused by their dating partners every year.

Inter-Faith Leadership Advisory Committee The Chicago Mayor's Office on Domestic Violence Interfaith Advisory Committee gathers together to create a unified and faithful response to Domestic Violence through prevention awareness, education, the creation of safe, healing and redemptive space, and resources with and for clergy, professionals, and lay leaders within all faith communities.

Kids Actitivites at AccessChicago Looking for something fun to do this summer for the whole family? Come out to Navy Pier this summer!

Know the symptoms of West Nile virus See the list of symptoms on this page. If you think you may have symptoms, contact your health care provider immediately.

LGBT Health The mission of the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health is to enhance the well being of and health care delivery to LGBT people in Chicago.

Lead Poisoning Prevention Some simple things you can do to help protect your family from lead poisoning.

Long Term Care Facility Evacuation Training

Mammography Screening Sites Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Mammography Screening Sites.

Maxwell Street Market - Fitness Sundays Fitness Sundays will feature Hula Hoops, Kickboxing, Zumba and Salsa.

Medications for the Public During Public Health Emergencies The Chicago Department of Public Health is the local agency responsible for distributing protective medication from the federal government’s national stockpile to Chicago residents in the event of a large-scale emergency or disaster.

Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Service Providers The following agencies have been funded to provide HIV/AIDS Care services for the MAI program for the Chicago EMA.

Mobile Immunization CareVan Mobile Immunization CareVan Schedule

NIMS Compliance and Training This system provides a consistent nationwide template to enable Federal, State, local, and tribal governments and private-sector and nongovernmental organizations to work together effectively and efficiently to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity, including acts of catastrophic terrorism.

Office of Policy and Planning

Organizational/Professional Development A series of online tutorials are available for agencies seeking to build their capacity to deliver HIV primary care services.

Partnership for Healthy Chicago The Chicago Plan represents a health improvement plan for the City of Chicago that addresses key system issues. The strategies in the Plan bring together myriad public health stakeholders to coordinate their work and implement identified activities.

Personal Assistance/ Homemaker Services The Personal Assistance/Homemaker Program allows qualified individuals with disabilities who live in the city of Chicago and are under the age of 60 to receive in-home services.

Personal Finance Resource Directory Various personal financial resources that are available.

Plan to End Homelessness Chicago’s Plan to End Homelessness represents a new approach. Rather than place homeless people in temporary shelters, the goal is to find them permanent housing with supportive services right away.

Plan to End Homelessness HUD McKinney - Vento Funding Applications

Plan to Homelessness Annual Reports The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services tracks research on homelessness in annual reports.

PlayStreets - Schedule of Events Schedule of events throughout the City of Chicago

Policy Briefs - The Policy Prescription

Powerful Ways to Prevent Bullying Every child has the right to be part of a family, a class, a school, and a community and to be accepted for who they are. This training presents important information to adults who may believe that bullying is a rite of passage or ‘normal’ for a child to experience- that it is a form of violence.

Preventing West Nile Virus Stopping mosquitoes is the key to stopping West Nile virus. Limiting their habitat helps limit the spread of the virus.

Produce Mobiles Site Listing and Schedules Produce Mobiles organizations service all clients regardless of where they live. Hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Public Health Emergency Training and Exercises The Chicago Department of Public Health maintains a robust training and exercise program to test current emergency plans and to identify areas for improvement based on exercise objectives drawn from Homeland Security and Public Health Target Capabilities and Exercise Evaluation Guidelines based on the overall Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program.

Public Health Preparedness for Special Needs Populations “Special Needs Populations” are generally understood to be populations with some physical or mental disability that limits their ability to carry out day-to-day activities.

Radon Radon is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas that is released in the soil. The amount of uranium in your soil determines the amount of radon released into the ground around your home.

Regional Center Information Chicago ranks as unique for its neighborhood communities which reflect the cultural diversity of the City. These communities are represented by five regions: Northeast, Northwest, Central West, Southeast, and Southwest. The Chicago Department of Family & Support Services has built a senior center in each of the five regions of Chicago.

Regional Coordination and Collaboration The Chicago Department of Public Health works closely with other local health departments in northern Illinois and the Illinois Department of Public Health to coordinate regional preparedness.

Rental Assistance (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS)

Reports - Help Line Zip Code Area Profiles Chicago ZIP Code Area Profiles is the annual profile report of the characteristics of victim callers to the Chicago Domestic Violence Help Line. On a yearly basis, the Help Line answers over 20,000 calls from persons in the Chicago area.

Research, Reports and Data Resources Research, Reports and Data Resources - Children and Youth and Homelessness

Resource Information The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention has launched a new phase of its Act Against AIDS campaign, to assist physicians in making HIV testing a standard part of medical care. This is designed to increase implementation of CDC’s 2006 HIV screening recommendations.

Resource Networks

Resources for Professionals - Office of Violence Prevention The Office of Violence Prevention offers professional development training sessions on a variety of violence prevention topics.

Ryan White Program - Who Is Eligible to Receive Services?

Ryan White Program Description

Safety Planning The most dangerous time for many victims of domestic violence is when they are thinking about or actively trying to end the relationship. A personal safety plan is a way for you to identify strategies to protect yourself during this dangerous time.

Satellite Center Information The satellite senior centers, part of the Mayor’s vision to keep Chicago’s neighborhoods active, accessible and affordable for Chicago’s senior population, provide services, programs and activities closer to seniors on the neighborhood level.

Senior Save Discount Program SeniorSave links seniors to valuable discounts offered by Chicago businesses. A list of participating merchants and their discounts are included in a SeniorSave discount directory. Seniors who apply receive a SeniorSave card to show merchants when making a purchase.

Senior Transportation Programs The Chicago Department of Senior Service's Senior Transportation Program provides Chicago seniors with emergency medical transportation service and other transportation help.

Services Provided by the Ryan White Part A & MAI Program

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Specialty Clinics

Shelter System Chicago must maintain temporary shelters until sufficient Interim and Permanent Supportive Housing exists.

Summary of Youth Services Here is some background information on the services provided by the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Youth Services Division:

Support Groups for Older Relatives Raising Children The Chicago Department of Family & Support Services is mindful that throughout Chicago, an ever growing number of people are devoting themselves to the daily care of loved ones. Whether the role of caregiver comes gradually, or through a sudden crisis, caregivers need somewhere to turn. That is why the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services has expanded our Caregiver Support Program to meet the essential needs of family caregivers.

Supportive Services - Case Management The Department of Family and Support Services provides case management through its six Community Services Centers and Emergency Response operation. DFSS also funds private agencies to provide case management and a range of support services including employment training and placement, education, substance abuse treatment, mental health care, domestic violence assistance and more.

Take Charge. Take the Test. HIV Public Awareness Campaign To learn more about free HIV testing or to find an HIV testing location near you, call 1-800-AID-AIDS (243-2437).

Teen Dating Violence Prevention During the month of February, the Chicago Department of Public Health Office of Violence Prevention will be highlighting Teen Dating Violence (TDV) Prevention.

The Policy Prescription 2010 Policy Briefs 2010 Policy Prescription Briefs

Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) Chicago Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program supplies all routine childhood vaccines to enrolled health care providers, public and private.

WIC Offices

Water Quality Results and Reports The results and reports about the quality of Chicago drinking water.

What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence occurs when one partner uses physical, emotional, sexual and/or financial abuse to maintain power and control over the other.

What is a Public Health Emergency? A public health emergency is any adverse event (natural or man-made) that compromises the health of the population and has the potential to cause widespread illness

Which STIs are Evaluated, Tested and Treated?

Who was Ryan White?