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Pregnant and Parenting Teen Resources
Catholic Charities
721 N. LaSalle
Chicago, IL. 60610
(312) 655-7700 (intake)
Fulfills the Church’s role in the mission of charity to anyone in need by providing services that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life.
Services include:
Children’s Home and Aid Society
125 S Wacker Drive 14th floor
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 424-0200
Christopher House
Greenview (headquarters)
2507 North Greenview
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 472-1083
Lakeshore
850 W. Eastwood
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-9403
Uptown
4701 N. Winthrop
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-4540
Logan Square
2450 N. Sawyer
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 235-4073
Rogers Park
7059 N. Greenview
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 274-5477
Provides support for families.
Services include:
Family Focus
310 S. Peoria suite 301
Chicago, IL. 60607
(312) 655-7000
Offers programs that help parents gain confidence and competence as the primary educators of their children.
Services offered:
FORUM
200 E. 75th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 994-9200
Offers free group counseling for youth, ages 10-19, on Tuesdays.
Services include:
The Harbour
1440 Renaissance Drive
Suite 240
Park Ridge, Il 60068
(847) 297-8540
Job Corps
2 Chicagoland locations:
Paul Simon
3348 South Kedzie
Chicago, IL 60623
Tel: (773) 847-9820
Fax: (773) 847-9823
Joliet
1101 Mills Road
Joliet, IL 60433
Tel: (815) 727-7677
Fax: (815) 723-7052
Free program from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Career Training Opportunities for young men and women aged 16-24.
Services include:
LeClaire Hearst Community Center
4439 S. Lacrosse
Chicago, IL 60661
(773) 767-1709
Services include:
Maryville Academy Casa Imani – Bartlett
- Provides a nurturing home and treatment environment for expectant and parenting young women, who have a history of childhood trauma.
Methodist Youth Services
954 W. Washington Blvd. 4th flr East
Chicago, Illinois 60607
(312) 733-8810
Womencare Counseling Center
1740 Ridge Ave Suite 201
Evanston, IL 60201
(708) 429-7233
YES (Youth Empowerment Services)
4711 N. Ravenswood Ave
Chicago IL 60640
(773) 784-9000
Program for pregnant and parenting teens and their partners, ages 14-19.
Services include:
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