After a five-year hiatus, the Chicago Dept. of Family & Support Services hosted Senior Fest 2024! Seniors from all over came out yesterday to enjoy food, fun, dancing and more in Chicago's Millennium Park! Read more about Senior Fest below in the Chicago Sun-Times. "It’s about bringing everybody together and having a great party. It’s like a senior takeover" - DFSS Commissioner Brandie Knazze, CPPO
Chicago Dept. of Family & Support Services
Government Administration
Chicago, Illinois 1,860 followers
Connecting Chicagoans to resources that build stability, support their well-being & empower them to thrive.
About us
The Chicago Department of Family & Support Services connects Chicagoans to resources that build stability, support their well-being & empower them to thrive.
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http://www.Chicago.gov/FSS
External link for Chicago Dept. of Family & Support Services
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- City Government, Municipal, Human Services, Homeless Outreach Prevention, Youth Services, Children Services, Senior Services, Workforce Reentry, and Domestic Violence
Locations
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Primary
Chicago, Illinois 60622, US
Employees at Chicago Dept. of Family & Support Services
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Amy Cornell
Project Manager, Division of Homeless Services, Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
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Mark L. Sanders, II
Result-driven nonprofit professional with experience transforming lives, communities, orgs, and institutions.
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Peter Kamps
Chief Research Analyst at Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
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Jenelle Birchlove, A.M.
Policy Analyst and Social Worker
Updates
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Listen to DFSS Deputy Commissioner of Human Services Mark L. Sanders, II as he talks with ABC 7 Chicago about our CSBG Scholarship! DFSS is offering $230K in scholarships for Illinois full-time college students! Must be a college graduate and meet income requirements! For more information: visit ABC 7 Chicago's website at https://lnkd.in/g5jztpxX #Scholarships #FinancialAid #Scholarship
City of Chicago offering $230K in scholarships for Illinois fulltime college students
abc7chicago.com
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The deadline has been EXTENDED for the 2024 CSBG Scholarship! Scholarships range between $1K – 5K for the fall 2024 semester! Must be a City of Chicago resident who meets income-eligible requirements. New deadline is Friday, 9/20! 📚 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gESqEpXv #scholarships
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Happy #GrandparentsDay from DFSS to all of our Chicago Grandparents! We appreciate all the roles that you play in your family and community! Are you 55 and older caring for a Child under 18 or a loved one with a disability aged 19-59? DFSS Senior Services Grandparent or Older Relatives Raising Children program has free support services to help with caregiving issues such as gap-filling funds, one-on-one counseling and support groups. Visit our website to learn more: chicago.gov/caregivers
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"We know that housing is the answer. We must come together as a society to address the root causes of homelessness, and to prioritize the safety and well-being of all individuals, regardless of their circumstances" - DFSS Commissioner Brandie Knazze, CPPO #homelessness #housing #DFSS
Why CTA outreach against homelessness comes up short
chicago.suntimes.com
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Welcome Cynthia Corrales! We are so happy to have you with us here working in our #Policy unit here at DFSS!
I’m happy to share that last month I started a new position as Policy Analyst at the Chicago Dept. of Family & Support Services!
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Application process now open for survivors of #DomesticViolence and #GenderBasedViolence. To apply for a $1,000 payment unrestricted payment visit: https://lnkd.in/ghrkGGTc “The Emergency Fund is a time-tested program that has already proven to make a difference in the lives of GBV survivors at critical times in their lives. This support provides individuals with a little breathing room to help them figure things out.” - DFSS Commissioner Brandie Knazze, CPPO Apply at https://lnkd.in/ghrkGGTc
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DFSS Cooling Centers are open TODAY, Thurs, Aug. 29th until 5pm! For senior residents seeking relief from the extreme heat, DFSS’ six regional senior centers & 15 satellite centers across Chicago are also open! Call 3-1-1 for senior well-being checks! For those needing shelter placement, the Garfield Center, located at 10 S. Kedzie, is open 24/7. Other cooling centers: chicago.gov/staycoolchi #StayCoolChicago
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For senior residents seeking relief from the extreme heat, DFSS’ six regional senior centers and 15 satellite centers across Chicago are open! Call 3-1-1 for senior well-being checks and your nearest location! To learn more about other cooling centers visit: shorturl.at/4hRxb #StayCoolChicago #heatwave #seniors