Educational Services

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[av_content_slide title=’Abraham Lincoln Center’ link=’manually,http://www.abelink.org/’ linktarget=’_blank’]
3858 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 373-6600

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

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[av_content_slide title=’Ada S. McKinley’ link=’manually,http://www.adasmckinley.org/’ linktarget=’_blank’]
Main Office
725 S. Wells, St 1-A
(312) 554-0600

• 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
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  [av_content_slide title=’Association House’ link=’manually,http://www.associationhouse.org/’ linktarget=’_blank’]
  1116 N. Kedzie
  Chicago, IL 60651
  (773) 772-7170Collaborative 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
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  [av_content_slide title=’Better Boys Foundation’ link=’manually,http://www.betterboys.org/’ linktarget=’_blank’]
  1512 S. Pulaski
  Chicago, Il 60623
  (773) 277-9582
• 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.
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  [av_content_slide title=’CASA Central’ link=’manually,http://www.casacentral.org/’ linktarget=’_blank’]
  1343 N. California Chicago, Illinois 60647
  (773) 645-2300
• 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.
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  [av_content_slide title=’Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Office of Extended Learning Opportunities’ link=’manually,http://www.cps.edu/’ linktarget=’_blank’]
  125 S. Clark Street, 10th Floor
  Chicago, Illinois 60603
  (773) 553-3590Enables 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.
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  [av_content_slide title=’Chicago Youth Centers’ link=’manually,http://www.chicagoyouthcenters.org/’ linktarget=’_blank’]
  104 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1400
  Chicago, IL 60603
  (312) 795-3500
• 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
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  [av_content_slide title=’Christopher House’ link=’manually,http://www.christopherhouse.org/’ linktarget=’_blank’]
  Greenview (headquarters)
  2507 North Greenview
  Chicago, IL 60614
  (773) 472-1083Avondale
  3516 W. School
  Chicago, IL 60618
  (773) 267-9461Uptown
  4701 N. Winthrop
  Chicago, IL 60640
  (773) 769-4540Logan Square
  3255 W. Altgeld
  Chicago, IL 60647
  (773) 235-4073Rogers Park
  7059 N. Greenview
  Chicago, IL 60626
  (773) 274-5477

  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
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  [av_content_slide title=’Educational Endeavors’ link=’manually,http://educationalendeavors.org/’ linktarget=’_blank’]
  1535 N. Dayton Street
  Chicago, Illinois 60622
  (312) 266-0123Services provided:
• Tutoring
• Youth leadership training
• Student workshops
• Academic enrichment programs
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  [av_content_slide title=’Family Resource Center on Disabilities’ link=’manually,http://www.frcd.org/’ linktarget=’_blank’]
  20 E. Jackson Blvd, Rm. #300
  Chicago, IL. 60604
  (312) 939-3513
• 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.
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  [av_content_slide title=’Jewish Children and Family Services’ link=” linktarget=”]
  Central Office:
  216 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 800
  Chicago, IL 60606
  (312) 444-2090
• 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.
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  [av_content_slide title=’Job Corps’ link=’manually,http://paulsimonchicago.jobcorps.gov/’ linktarget=’_blank’]
  2 Chicagoland locations:Paul Simon
  3348 South Kedzie
  Chicago, IL 60623
  Tel: (773) 847-9820
  Fax: (773) 847-9823Joliet
  1101 Mills Road
  Joliet, IL 60433
  Tel: (815) 727-7677
  Fax: (815) 723-7052LePenseur Youth and Family Services Inc.
  8550 S Manistee Ave
  Chicago, IL 60617
  (773) 375-8637
• 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
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  [av_content_slide title=’Transitional Living Program’ link=’manually,http://www.superpages.com/bp/Dolton-IL/Lepenseur-Youth-Family-Service-L0504282414.htm’ linktarget=’_blank’]
  15028 Dorchester
  Dolton, IL 60419
  Ph: 708-849-1264Programs 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.
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  [av_content_slide title=’Lincoln’s Challenge 2 ‘ link=’manually,http://www.ngycp.org/state/il/’ linktarget=’_blank’]
  05 Dodge Ave.
  Rantoul, IL 61866
  Information Line: (312) 842-7729 or (800) 851-2166
• 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.
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  [av_content_slide title=’MidSouth Chicago Workforce Center’ link=” linktarget=”]
  4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
  Room 209
  Chicago, IL 60653
  (773) 538-5627
• 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
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  [av_content_slide title=’Tutor Mentor Connection’ link=’manually,http://www.cabriniconnections.org/’ linktarget=’_blank’]
  Cabrini Connection (Main Office)
  800 W. Huron
  Chicago, IL 60622
  (312) 492-9614
• 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.
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