Homeless and Low-Income Resources
Stuff that will help you get a fresh start.
Featherfist provides housing and supportive services and housing services to the homeless community throughout Chicago and neighboring suburbs.
provides community-based emergency and temporary housing for thousands of children and adolescents from birth through age 17 in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, who are abused, neglected, dependent or in need of supervision.
Deborah's Place opens doors of opportunity for women who are homeless in Chicago. Supportive housing and services offer women their key to healing, achieving their goals and moving on from the experience of homelessness.
Night Ministry is a Chicago-based organization that works to offer housing, health care and human connection to members of the Chicago community struggling with poverty or homelessness.
Men's homeless shelter, overnight accommodations, clothing, medical assistance, shower, clean sleepwear, comfortable bunk, women shelter, homeless children, 3 meals a day. Emergency Shelter: After a 14 night stay clients must wait for a bed until the newer guests are assigned their beds. Pacific Garden Mission offer a Homeless Outreach program for men, women and children. Phone (312) 492-9410
COOK COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE - BIRTH RECORD REQUEST FORM
A certified copy of a birth record is available at NO COST to persons born in Cook County who are verified as one of the following: A)Homeless; B) Residents of shelters for victims of Domestic Abuse/Violence; C) A person released within the last 90 days from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) or the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC), and/or D) A current inmate or detainee who will be released within the next 90 days from IDOC or CCDOC. A status certification MUST be completed by an agent or agency to confirm that the requestor is ELIGIBLE for a free birth certificate.
City of Chicago Rental Assistance Program The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides funding to Chicagoans who are at risk of becoming homeless. RAP helps Chicagoans who have housing right now, but who may become homeless soon because they lost income or had another eligible emergency which prevents them from paying rent.
If you or a friend attended Chicago Public Schools. You can request proof of birth. This application must be submitted by the former student and may not be used or requested by third party requestors. Please download the form
To be eligible for the homeless preference in admissions to the HACC’s housing programs, applicants must meet the following definition of homeless. Please check the appropriate box and attach supporting documentation from the list of recordkeeping requirements. Documentation must be on an agency’s letterhead. If this verification form is being used as a self-certification, the applicant must check the appropriate box and sign below. Additionally, as part of the self-certification, the applicant must participate in a homeless assessment interview and provide a detailed narrative description of homeless status as a part of the eligibility process.
Teen Living Programs, Inc.
Teen Living Programs strives to create hope and opportunity for youth who are homeless by assisting them to permanently leave the streets, secure stable housing, and build self-sufficient, satisfying lives. Also offers residential programs. Has a health clinic on-site, performs career aptitudes and assistance with employment, tutoring and referrals for GED programs and alternative schools.
LIHEAP
CEDA's LIHEAP programs offer heat and electricity assistance through the DVP and PIPP programs. DVP issues a one-time benefit applied directly to your utility accounts. PIPP enrolls you in a budget bill program that provides a monthly benefit toward your bill and offers the opportunity for past due balance forgiveness. in the middle of the page.
Covenant House is here for youth in
crisis and those facing homelessness, ages 18 to
24. If you have no safe place to stay, we are
here for you.
Young people who access CHIL services
come from many different backgrounds. We welcome
everyone regardless of race, religion, gender
identity or sexual orientation.
Our professional and caring staff get to
know you and give you the individualized support
you need. Our programs are thoughtfully designed
to give you the tools and skills to improve your
life and build a future.
Address: 2934 W Lake St, Chicago, IL
60612
Hours: Opens 8:30 AM
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Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD)
Cook County and various community partners launched Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD), an initiative aimed at helping residents resolve eviction, foreclosure, debt and tax deed issues. Free Legal Help for Residents of Cook County.
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Illinois Collaboration on Youth
The Homeless Youth program ensures that youth (ages 14 to 23) stay safe, stable, and self-sufficient when their housing situations are dangerous and unreliable. The program provides safe and stable housing, education and employment services, and the life skills necessary to become self-sufficient, ultimately reducing the number of homeless youth in Illinois.