Educational Services

Abraham Lincoln Center
3858 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 373-6600
http://www.abelink.org/

• Extensive outpatient and residential programs for developmentally disabled adults.
• After-school, summer, and early childhood development programs.
• Services include counseling, education, and mentoring.

Ada S. McKinley
Main Office
725 S. Wells, St 1-A
(312) 554-0600
http://www.adasmckinley.org/

• Programs include:
  • Youth counseling programs
  • Alternative school placement programs
  • College prep services
  • Mental health services
  • Child care
  • Counseling
  • Job training and placement
  • Education assistance
  • Programs for developmentally delayed youth, ages 16 and older, including residential living arrangements and vocational training workshops

Association House
1116 N. Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170
http://www.associationhouse.org/

• Collaborative and effective programs in English and Spanish.
• Services include:
  • Learning by Association program
  • Adult ESL classes
  • Spanish & English literacy classes
  • Computer training
  • GED preparation classes
  • Citizenship preparation
  • Community services at The Learning Place

Better Boys Foundation
1512 S. Pulaski
Chicago, Il 60623
(773) 277-9582
http://www.betterboys.org/

• Serves families living in or around the North Lawndale area.
  • Services in three major areas:
    • Crisis intervention and youth/family counseling
    • Out-of-school programming
    • Scholarship and career guidance assistance
• Spanish-speaking families are welcome.

CASA Central
1343 N. California Chicago, Illinois 60647
(773) 645-2300
http://www.casacentral.org/

• Largest Hispanic social service agency in Chicago.
• Provides programs for all ages.
• Programs include:
  • Senior programs
  • Child welfare
  • Early learning
  • Family and community
  • Children and youth services
  • Homeless shelter program for families
• Spanish-speaking clients are welcome.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Office of Extended Learning Opportunities
125 S. Clark Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60603
(773) 553-3590

Enables and supports schools through a variety of high-quality programs that support academic instruction and enrich the development of children outside the regular school day.

• Currently supports three categories of after-school programs: Academics, Enrichment, and Community Schools.

Chicago Youth Centers
104 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 795-3500
http://www.chicagoyouthcenters.org

• Helps over 5,000 children, teens and parents break the cycle of poverty and hopelessness.
• Services include:
  • Head Start and early childhood development programs
  • Out-of-school programs
  • Teen leadership development programs
  • College and readiness programs
  • Mentoring
  • Environmental education
  • Educational support for wards of the state
  • Crisis intervention

Christopher House
Greenview (headquarters)
2507 North Greenview
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 472-1083

Avondale
3516 W. School
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 267-9461

Uptown
4701 N. Winthrop
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-4540

Logan Square
3255 W. Altgeld
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 235-4073

Rogers Park
7059 N. Greenview
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 274-5477
http://www.christopherhouse.org/

• Provides support for families.
• Services include:
  • After-school programs
  • Summer camp
  • Early childhood education
  • College and career preparation
  • Tutoring
  • Pregnant and parenting-teen support
  • Emergency assistance
  • Financial literacy programs

Divine Purpose Ministries
6326 W. Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 622-3110
http://www.divinepurposeministry.com/

• 501c3-approved faith-based ministry targeting youth ages 5-21.
• Staff of professionals experienced in education and on-the-job training in various areas.

Educational Endeavors
1535 N. Dayton Street
Chicago, Illinois 60622
(312) 266-0123
http://educationalendeavors.org/

• Services provided:
  • Tutoring
  • Youth leadership training
  • Student workshops
  • Academic enrichment programs

Family Resource Center on Disabilities
20 E. Jackson Blvd, Rm. #300
Chicago, IL. 60604
(312) 939-3513
http://www.frcd.org/

• Provides resources for parents who are having trouble getting the school to respond to their children’s special needs (LD, ED, sp. Ed., ADHD, etc.). Services include:
  • Parent training center (Free Rights training)
  • Professional consultations for youth ages 3-22
  • Special assistance for parents
  • Training for parents offered Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and the first Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Parent training is available in Spanish.

Jane Addams Hull House
1030 West Van Buren
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 906-8600
http://www.hullhouse.org/

• Programs include:
  • Teen pregnancy prevention
  • Youth development
  • Child Health Intervention Project (CHIP)
  • Heart Smart
  • Family Focus on Wellness Program (FFWP)
• Provides services for youth ages 6 to 21 through an array of programs and activities during non-traditional after-school hours.
• Activities focus on academic support, life skills, prevention education, violence intervention, mentoring, community service, nutrition, physical activity and the cultural arts.

Jewish Children and Family Services
Central Office:
216 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 444-2090
http://www.jcbchicago.org/

• Services include:
  • Counseling
  • Therapeutic day school
  • Residential support
  • Psychological testing
• The Bureau’s homes treat children and adolescents with a wide range of clinical disorders, including: mood disorders, ADHD, oppositional behaviors and developmental disorders.

Job Corps
2 Chicagoland locations:

Paul Simon
3348 South Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60623
Tel: (773) 847-9820
Fax: (773) 847-9823
http://paulsimonchicago.jobcorps.gov

Joliet
1101 Mills Road
Joliet, IL 60433
Tel: (815) 727-7677
Fax: (815) 723-7052
http://joliet.jobcorps.gov

• Free program from the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Career Training Opportunities for young men and women aged 16-24.
• Services include:
  • GED courses
  • Vocational programs
  • Homeless youth services
  • Single parent assistance
  • Career counseling and planning
  • Job, housing and transportation assistance

LePenseur Youth and Family Services Inc.
8550 S Manistee Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-8637

Transitional Living Program
15028 Dorchester
Dolton, IL 60419
Ph: 708-849-1264
http://www.superpages.com/bp/Dolton-IL/Lepenseur-Youth-Family-Service-L0504282414.htm

• Programs focus on:
  • Health and physical skills
  • Personal and social skills
  • Cognitive and creative skills
  • Vocational and citizenship skills
  • Sexual health education
  • Mentoring and peer partnerships
  • Self-esteem education
• Homeless young women (aged 16-21) without children.

Lincoln’s Challenge 2
05 Dodge Ave.
Rantoul, IL 61866
Information Line: (312) 842-7729 or (800) 851-2166
www.ngycp.org/state/il/

• Operated by the Illinois National Guard.
• Requires a 5½-month residential stay and starts in July and September.
• Program offers periodic orientations for parents and guardians.
• Youth work on attaining their GED.

MidSouth Chicago Workforce Center
4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Room 209
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 538-5627
website

• Offers assistance with finding employment and occupational skills training.
• Orientation every Monday-Thursday at 8:45 a.m.
• Provides:
  • Job listings
  • Resume writing seminars
  • Interview skills courses
  • Basic job skills courses, such as ESL

Tutor Mentor Connection
Cabrini Connection (Main Office)
800 W. Huron
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 492-9614
www.cabriniconnections.net

• Provides a network of agencies throughout the Chicago area which offer tutoring, mentoring and after-school programming.
• The program locator allows you to input information such as a zip code and the age of the youth to easily find a program to fit your needs.