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This healthy eating program is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

BUFI facilitates a free, federally funded educational program that gives high school students from low-income families the opportunity to increase higher education awareness and their precollege performance. This includes in-state and out of state college visits, tutoring, college and career counseling, financial planning workshops, and SAT/ACT prep.This program also operates a 6 week summer academy that covers things like cultural trips, tutoring, community service, on campus living, and work-study experiences.

The Ark's employment professionals in Chicago and Northbrook partner with clients to identify employment goals and direction. Custom resumes and cover letters are created, network strategy is developed and rigorous job training programs and interviewing workshops are offered, all which help build a client's professional identity. Clients receive the tools and training to grow their confidence and succeed.

Erie Neighborhood House Youth Options Unlimited (YOU) offers a variety of extended learning programs for at-risk students ages 12-18. Programs include Tutoring to Educate for Aims and Motivation (TEAM), STEM Initiative, and Scientist for tomorrow. Gender-specific support groups, counseling, and a youth council are available. Sports and workshops on topics like time management, leadership, and resume writing are offered.

Evanston Public Library partners with Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) as a Legal Self-Help Center. Now, patrons can make a free, online appointment with a legal self-help navigator. The trained ILAO Navigator will help residents:Search online for answers to legal questionsRefer to free and low-cost legal providersShow how to find and prepare court forms

Michigan Avenue Immediate Care offers immediate care, also known as urgent care services.

Bright Horizons's preschool program includes Independent, teacher-directed, and small-group activities that encourage investigation, exploration, and discovery.

Village of North Riverside has contracted with a private company to administer snow removal services to residents for all snowfalls of 2 inches or more at a reasonable cost. This program is for seniors 65 and older, disabled residents, and residents with a medical condition, which would prevent them from removing snow.

Summer camps are a six- to eight-week program that gives children a safe place to go during the summer months. BGCC offers an affordable camp option (even making it free to families that can't afford the reduced cost) that's not only fun but offers educational activities and adventures.

Northwest Center has housing counselors ready to work with your bank to help you keep your home.

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) administers the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program which provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children. TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical.

Saint Xavier University's Birth to Three Program is designed to support families with children under the age of three and to promote their academic success. Children who qualify for the program are identified through developmental screenings and parent interviews offered free. The program provides:Free developmental screenings for families of all communitiesOne-hour interactive parent classes to observe and discuss your child's growth and developmentMonthly field trips to acquaint families with activities in the communityCurriculum-based home visits providing age-appropriate activities that support development and preschool readinessParenting classes to discuss various topics, including positive discipline, educational rights, developmental concerns, and parenting techniques

Jackson Park Hospital (JPH) offers inpatient physical, speech, language, and swallow therapy to inpatients recovering from illness, injury and surgery. The goal is to maximize the patient's rehabilitation potential and to improve their functional abilities prior to discharge. The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at JPH also offers a comprehensive outpatient program for physical therapy as well as speech, language, and swallow therapy.

The AgeOptions Emergency Preparedness web page has checklists, a situation summary and sources and materials to keep older adults and caregivers, as well as partners and funded agencies, informed about alerts, public health recommendations and how to prepare and plan for emergencies.

Oakton College offers free noncredit ESL and Citizenship classes for adults 16 years and older whose native language is not English. Classes may be offered both virtually and in-person.

PrimeCare Health Community Health Centers are Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) with doctors and nurses who will monitor your baby's development and do routine testing to help find and prevent possible problems. These regular checkups are also a great time to learn how to ease any discomfort you may be having and ask questions about your pregnancy and the birth of your baby.

Certain Oak Street Health locations provide behavioral health specialists, medical social workers, and psychiatrists for patients on Medicare. Services include one-on-one patient sessions, psychotherapy, and medication prescriptions.

House of the Good Shepherd provides participants access to one of 14 private, on-site family apartments. Programming provides counseling, educational, and supportive services that help women and children heal from family violence, encourage healthy development, nurture their self-esteem, and reduce the prolonged effects of family violence.

Chicago Public Library provides internet hot spots for checkout at select branch locations. Chromebooks are available to be lended out as well.

CPS Office of Student Health and Wellness (OSHW) hosts or facilitates enrollment into the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Chicago Park District offers a 6-week long summer day camp where youth can engage in sports, arts, fitness, and outdoor activities. Ideas of civic engagement, environmental awareness, inclusion, collaboration & team building, brain play, reflection & journaling, and friendship & kindness are woven into the camp experience. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Online registration begins April 15 & 16. Camp runs June 24 - August 2.

This nutrition services program is operated in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

Uptown People's Law Center provides legal assistance for adults who have been denied SSI or SSDI, or are applying for SSI or SSDI.

Barrington Area Library provides a variety of community-focused programming such as art classes and story times.

Northwestern Children's Practice offers complimentary virtual group prenatal visits as well as individual prenatal visits.