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These resources could be helpful for all families with young children. We encourage you to explore this resource library to find supports that would support the young children and families in your care.

Resources for Mixed-Status Families Chicagoland Area

Emergency Assistance & Community Resources During a Pandemic

Resources for Undocumented Immigrants

National resource database with information about financial assistance, mutual aid, legal resources, medical resources, food assistance, and more.

 

Resources to Aid Families During the COVID-19 Shutdown 

This resource, compiled by the Chicago Teachers Union, is an excellent, comprehensive list of services to help children and families find what they need during the pandemic.   

 

Free Internet Access Resources

The Illinois State Board of Education has posted free internet access opportunities from ATT&T, Spectrum, and Comcast at www.isbe.net/keeplearning under “Free internet access resources”.

Contact the CPS Command Center at 773.553.KIDS (5437) or email [email protected] for more information

Gas & Electric Utilities Mandate

If you are struggling to pay your gas and electric utilities, you should know there are some temporary protections that might help you! The Gas and Electric Utilities Mandate:

  • prohibits disconnections of gas and electric utilities while the state of emergency is still in place
  • requires utilities to suspend late fees, adopt flexible credit and collections practices

If you experience disconnections notices, submit a Consumer Complaint here: Illinois Consumer Complaint Form

ComEd

Visit the ComEd assistance page for consumers who are struggling to pay their utility bills during the pandemic.

 

Ascend Justice

Legal services for individuals impacted by gender-based violence and child welfare system. Legal services include: DCFS cases, Child Custody Support, Divorce, Finances and Housing, Immigration, and Orders of Protection. https://www.ascendjustice.org/

 

Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline

Residents seeking urgent support for DV or human trafficking can contact the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 directly at 1-877-TO END DV (1-877-863-6338 voice or 1- 877-863-6339 TTY). 

Talking to Young Children about Racism and Racialized Violence

Resources for Frontline Providers & Caregivers

This resource is meant to help providers and caregivers talk to young children, ages birth to five, about racialized violence and traumatic events.

 

Tips for Parents: How to talk to and support young children in the wake of racialized violence

 
We recommend looking to your local library to find any of the books featured below.

Talking to Young Children Separation and Grief

Resources for Frontline Providers & Caregivers

This resource is meant to help providers and caregivers talk to young children, ages birth to five, about separation and death, and coping with emotional distress.

 

Talking to Young Children about Political Violence

Resources for Frontline Providers & Caregivers

This resource is meant to help providers and caregivers talk to young children, ages birth to five, about political unrest, particularly following the violence at the US Capital on January 6, 2021.

 

Talking to Young Children about Pandemics

Resources for Frontline Providers & Caregivers

This resource is meant to help providers and caregivers talk to young children, ages birth to five, about COVID-19.

The following links are resources for how to talk to young children about COVID-19 including guides for caregivers, social stories, videos, and activities.

“What is COVID-19?”

How to Stay Healthy: helping young children learn how to stay healthy amidst a pandemic

How to Cope with Emotional Distress: helping caregivers cope with emotional stress

Additional Resources for Families