Workforce Development and Returning Residents
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/workforce_development.html

From agency: City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
Resource Details
Description

The City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services offers Community Re-Entry Support Centers that provide emergency housing, employment assistance, and strategies for presenting a criminal record to future employers; substance use and mental health counseling; information on sealing or expunging criminal records; family reunification and child support assistance; and mentoring, including support groups, education, and training.

Agency Status Active
Defined coverage areas:
Illinois - Cook County - Chicago
 
Program
Eligibility Restricted to Chicago residents who are formerly incarcerated.
Program Fees Free
Application Process To speak with a counselor, or to schedule an appointment at one of their Community Re-Entry Support Centers, please contact 311 or the closest center directly. Howard Area Community Center; (773) 332-6772 Community Assistance Programs; (773) 846-6383 The Westside Justice Center, Inc.; (888) 251-4474 Teamwork Englewood; (773) 488-6607
Programs at this agency City of Chicago Homeless Shelters
Cooling Center
Service Coordination and Navigation Program
One Summer Chicago
Youth Enrichment Activities
Warming Center
Community Service Centers
Congregate Dining Program
Chicago Fitness Plus Program
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Shelter Placement and Resource Center (SPARC)
Coordinated Entry System Access Point


Contact Information
Business (312) 743-0300
Sites offering this Program City of Chicago - DFSS - Main Office


Legal and Financial
Tax Status None or unknown
Legal Status None or unknown