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	Chicago Department of Human Services Address: 1615 W. Chicago Ave., Suite 350 Chicago, IL 60622 Executive Director: Ray Vazquez Telephone: 312-746-8545 Fax: 312-746-8973 Website: www.cityofchicago.org/HumanServices/ People Served: 212000 No. of Employees: 445 No. of Volunteers: 0 Service Area: Cook-City Success Story:Jane immigrated to the United States in 1996 from India. She married Bill and had two children. During their marriage, Bill had lied, cheated and abused Jane. He would threaten, physically hurt, and emotionally abuse her. Finally, Jane contacted a local, community-based organization in Chicago that assists victims of domestic violence. The organization provided a number of services and supports to help Jane improve her situation. They provided case management, counseling and a supportive environment in which Jane felt strong enough to file divorce. Additionally, with the help of the organization, Jane received basic computer training and enrolled in a community college. She currently has an entry-level job. While Jane has made significant strides, she is still receiving services from the community-based organization to help her fully regain her independence. Mr. Harris participates in CDHS’s CSBG Scholarship program, which awards scholarships to eligible high school graduates so they can further their education. Mr. Harris is a young adult who currently resides at the YMCA and works at a local ice cream store. Prior to living at the YMCA, Mr. Harris was homeless due to recurrent hospitalizations for his mental illness. Mr. Harris heard about the Department CSBG Scholarship program from his supervisor at work. Mr. Harris always wanted to further his education and obtain a better job. So, Mr. Harris applied to CDHS’s CSBG Scholarship program from his supervisor at work. Mr. Harris always wanted to further his education and obtain a better job. So, Mr. Harris applied to CDHS’s CSBG Scholarship program and was awarded a scholarship, which has been a huge factor in his ability to afford and attend school. Mr. Harris is currently working towards a degree in graphic design. With this degree, Mr. Harris plans to get a good paying job in the multimedia field doing work along this lines of character, video or magazine design. Programs:Childcare, Head Start, Early Head Start, Youth Development Program, YouthNets, Youth Summer Programs, Homeless Prevention and Services, Case Management, Overnight and Transitional Shelter, Supportive Housing, Shelter Plus Care, Domestic Violence Services, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Food and Infant Nutrition, Service Connector (linkage program for residents living in CHA developments), Summer Food Service Program, CSBG Loan Program and CSBG Scholarship Program.
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