Chicago Department of Family & Support Services

💜 WITH SURVIVORS, ALWAYS 💜 This month and throughout the year, @chicago stands with domestic violence survivors. If you're in need of help, please call The Network's 24/7 Illinois DV Hotline: 877-863-6338. Find more info at #DVAM2026 #WithSurvivors

RT @ChicagosMayor: I want to congratulate our students and families, teachers, staff, administrators, and Chicago Public Schools leadership on this landmark achievement. @ChiPubSchools' graduation rate has increased by almost 10 percentage points since 2018, the same year Chicago's teachers secured the Sustainable Community Schools initiative in their contract. As Mayor, I am proud to have expanded the number of Sustainable Community Schools and released more than $1 billion into our public schools to support the achievements and success of our students.

Chicago: Your input is needed! 🗣️ Join #ChicagoDFSS for our Chicago Committee on Urban Opportunity (CCUO) 4th Quarter Board Meeting on November 12. We’re discussing Head Start & CSBG grants that support families citywide. 📩 Submit public comments: dfss@cityofchicago.org

Featuring our very own Laura Ng (Project Manager, DFSS Homeless Services Division) 💜🎙️

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Listen to a new episode of Healthy Chicago Podcast, featuring a discussion that defines domestic violence, provides available resources, dispels myths, and more. Listen at @ChiFamSupport

RT @ChicagosMayor: Experiencing homelessness at a young age should not determine the rest of your life. We will continue working to create pathways out of homelessness and into permanent housing, because our responsibility does not end when someone finds a shelter bed. @ChicagoDOH @ChiFamSupport

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RT @ChicagosMayor: Mayor Brandon Johnson attends the Unity Parenting Non-Congregate Shelter Groundbreaking.

RT @ChicagosMayor: We need to put an end to this lie that young people don't want to work. The demand for Chicago Youth Works jobs is greater than our budget to hire. That's why in my Fair Share 2027 Budget, I am calling for an additional $24 million so the City can double the number of young people with paid summer jobs.

Thank you to everyone who joined our DFSS Breast Cancer Awareness Lunch & Learn! 🩷 Gratitude to speaker Rose Loftin‑Johnson, facilitator Melinda Hill & our brave survivors—Beatriz, Kathleen, Sandra & Muriel. Your strength inspires us. EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES. 🎗️

Join us for our remaining "Caring for Caregivers" events! 💙 Discover free respite & resources across Chicago. • 10/22: Veteran Caregivers • 11/2-11/17: Info Sessions • 11/19: "Mama Joe" Film & Panel ( • 11/20: Virtual Conf (

📢 NEW RFP: @ChiFamSupport seeks experienced youth-serving orgs for out-of-school time (OST) programs for Chicago youth ages 6–21. Through Year-Round & Project-Based models, the program will foster safety, belonging, and skill-building. 💻 Learn more:

Medicare Open Enrollment is live through Dec 7! DFSS @ChiSrServices is here to help. Free Services Include: ✅ 1-on-1 SHIP Medicare counseling ✅ Free/low-cost wellness visits & vaccines ✅ Local & virtual events all October 📞 312-744-4016 | ✉️ aging@cityofchicago.org

RT @ChicagosMayor: Too often, our seniors are overlooked, left behind, and left out of conversations about our city. We’re establishing a Senior Bill of Rights to ensure Chicago's seniors can access the City services, safe housing, quality healthcare, and the support they need and deserve.

🍂✨ Chicago’s Last Playdate of the Year is at Washington Park! 🍁 Fun for kids 5 & under: 🎨 Games & activities 🌟 Special guests 🎒 Early learning app support 🗓️ Sat, Oct 24 | 10 AM–1 PM 📍 Washington Park 🎟️ FREE! 🔗 Register Here:

RT @ChicagosMayor: Mayor Brandon Johnson signs Executive Order.

"Safety is more than being protected from harm. Safety is knowing that you are seen. That you are believed." — DFSS Commissioner Angela Green Proud to honor our Gender-Based Violence & victim services partners last week at the #SafetyIsBelonging celebration!✨💜

📢 NEW RFP: @ChiFamSupport seeks partners to implement the Help Over Harm Program for individuals who cause harm in relationships. The program will address domestic partner violence using a trauma-informed, survivor-centered approach. 💻 Learn more:

DFSS leadership joined 5th Ward Alderman Desmon Yancy at @LostBoyzInc to see the impact of our My CHI. My Future. CYOC program firsthand! 🏙️ Great dialogue with ED LaVonte Stewart & COO Jo McAllister on expanding youth mentorship & job paths in Chicago. ⚾️✨

NEXT WEEK ‼️Join DFSS, @CASLmedia , @ChicagoParks & @gpconservatory for a free Memory Cafe on Tues, Oct 13 (10 AM-12 PM)! 🌿 A supportive space for individuals with memory challenges & caregivers featuring a garden tour, crafts, & refreshments. 📲 RSVP:

RT @ChiCCHR: Know the difference between a hate crime and a hate incident, and how to report them? We provide educational workshops about hate crimes and discrimination. Contact us today and click here to learn more: #HateCrimeAwarenessMonth #KnowledgeIsPower