Homeless and Low-Income Resources

 

Stuff that will help you get a fresh start.

Featherfist provides housing and supportive services and housing services to the homeless community throughout Chicago and neighboring suburbs.

 More Info 

provides community-based emergency and temporary housing for thousands of children and adolescents from birth through age 17 in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, who are abused, neglected, dependent or in need of supervision.                                                                                        

Deborah's Place opens doors of opportunity for women who are homeless in Chicago. Supportive housing and services offer women their key to healing, achieving their goals and moving on from the experience of homelessness.

                                

Night Ministry is a Chicago-based organization that works to offer housing, health care and human connection to members of the Chicago community struggling with poverty or homelessness.  

                               

Men's homeless shelter, overnight accommodations, clothing, medical assistance, shower, clean sleepwear, comfortable bunk, women shelter, homeless children, 3 meals a day. Emergency Shelter: After a 14 night stay clients must wait for a bed until the newer guests are assigned their beds. Pacific Garden Mission offer a Homeless Outreach program for men, women and children. Phone (312) 492-9410 

Olive Branch Mission:  Provides homeless services for men and women. ​Chicago ​ Programs: 6310 S. Claremont Ave,  ​Chicago, Illinois 60636 Tel: 773-476-6200  for Olive Branch website.

 

COOK COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE - BIRTH RECORD REQUEST FORM

A certified copy of a birth record is available at NO COST to persons born in Cook County who are verified as one of the following: A)Homeless; B) Residents of shelters for victims of Domestic Abuse/Violence; C) A person released within the last 90 days from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) or the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC), and/or D) A current inmate or detainee who will be released within the next 90 days from IDOC or CCDOC. A status certification MUST be completed by an agent or agency to confirm that the requestor is ELIGIBLE for a free birth certificate. 

 

Chicago and suburban Cook County residents can access 2-1-1 and get connected to critical health and social services. 2-1-1 is a free, local, 24/7/365 service that connects all  Cook County residents to essential health and social service support and information during times of non-emergency crisis and for everyday needs.

 

If you or a friend attended Chicago Public Schools. You can request proof of birth. This application must be submitted by the former student and may not be used or requested by third party requestors. Please download  the form

Make sure you complete all fields on the application.

Mail your application along with a $3.00 money order (per request) to the address listed on the application.

No longer Free Requests

 

 To be eligible for the homeless preference in admissions to the HACC’s housing programs, applicants must meet the following definition of homeless. Please check the appropriate box and attach supporting documentation from the list of recordkeeping requirements. Documentation must be on an agency’s letterhead. If this verification form is being used as a self-certification, the applicant must check the appropriate box and sign below. Additionally, as part of the self-certification, the applicant must participate in a homeless assessment interview and provide a detailed narrative description of homeless status as a part of the eligibility process.

 

Teen Living Programs, Inc.

Teen Living Programs strives to create hope and opportunity for youth who are homeless by assisting them to permanently leave the streets, secure stable housing, and build self-sufficient, satisfying lives. Also offers residential programs. Has a health clinic on-site, performs career aptitudes and assistance with employment, tutoring and referrals for GED programs and alternative schools.