Get free help with COVID-related issues (eviction, consumer debt, employment, etc.).

Resources for Parents

Recursos Para Padres

General Resources

Website ParenTeen Connect - Conexión entre padres y adolescentes

Designed by social-emotional learning experts as an at-home, family-engagement resource. This online experience is loaded with videos, resources, and useful advice to help teens and the adults in their lives address hot-button topics.

Diseñado por expertos en aprendizaje socioemocional como un recurso de participación familiar en el hogar. Esta experiencia en línea está repleta de videos, recursos y consejos útiles para ayudar a los adolescentes y a los adultos en sus vidas a abordar temas candentes.

Website Child Mind Institute - Instituto de mente infantil

The Child Mind Institute is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

El Child Mind Instituto es una organización nacional independiente sin fines de lucro dedicada a transformar las vidas de niños y familias que luchan contra la salud mental y los trastornos del aprendizaje.

Website The Dougy Center - El Centro Dougy

The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences.

El Centro Dougy provee apoyo en un lugar seguro donde los niños, adolescentes, adultos jóvenes y sus familias que sufren una muerte pueden compartir sus experiencias.

Family Assistance

Illinois COVID H.E.L.P. (Housing and Economic Loss Prevention) - (Prevención de pérdidas económicas y de vivienda)
- This free resource, created in partnership with over 40 legal organizations throughout Illinois, can help you with a wide range of COVID-related issues including eviction, consumer debt, employment and more.
- Este recurso gratuito, creado en asociación con más de 40 organizaciones legales en todo Illinois, puede ayudarlo con una amplia gama de problemas relacionados con COVID, incluidos desalojos, deudas de consumidores, empleo y más.
Family and Community Resource List from CPS' Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
CPS Command Center
- Can help families connect to social service resources like SNAP or medical coverage
- 773-553-KIDS (5437) or familyservices@cps.edu
Housing
- DFSS Emergency Rental Assistance - Apply at one of the six Community Service Center Locations
- Chicago Coordinated Entry System (CES)
  - City-wide process that serves as a front door to connect individuals and families facing homelessness to long-term housing and supports in an accessible, equitable, transparent manner.
  - Families (25+ head of household) are eligible if they are:
    - Living in a shelter, in a public place, or outside
    - Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence
  - Text 773-786-9916 or visit connectmenow.org to complete a short survey to identify local resources; or
  - Visit csh.org/chicagoces for a complete list of Access Points and CES Assessment schedules.

Childcare
- The office of Early Childhood Development and other partners throughout the state have established a child care structure and system to provide care for essential workers. Visit emergencycare.inccrra.org or text 312-736-7390 Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Sittercity is giving all Chicago parents working as a first responder or other essential personnel 3 free months of Sittercity Premium.
Internet
- More than 100,000 students are eligible for Chicago Connected. Please check your eligibility here. Families who are not eligible can explore low-cost internet options here.

Dealing During a Pandemic

Dealing with a Post Pandemic

Website Chicago Public Library at Home (Virtual Homework Help, Ask a Librarian, etc.)

Blog Helping Kids Who Are Worried About Coronavirus

Article 5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus

Article Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Article Helping Kids Deal with Disappointment

Article That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief

Article Your ‘Surge Capacity’ Is Depleted — It’s Why You Feel Awful

Article Supporting Children & Teens When a Family Member Is Dying in a Hospital or Care Facility

Illinois COVID H.E.L.P. (Housing and Economic Loss Prevention)
- This free resource, created in partnership with over 40 legal organizations throughout Illinois, can help you with a wide range of COVID-related issues including eviction, consumer debt, employment and more.
Family and Community Resource List from CPS' Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
CPS Command Center
- Can help families connect to social service resources like SNAP or medical coverage
- 773-553-KIDS (5437) or familyservices@cps.edu
Housing
- DFSS Emergency Rental Assistance - Apply at one of the six Community Service Center Locations
- Chicago Coordinated Entry System (CES)
  - City-wide process that serves as a front door to connect individuals and families facing homelessness to long-term housing and supports in an accessible, equitable, transparent manner.
  - Families (25+ head of household) are eligible if they are:
    - Living in a shelter, in a public place, or outside
    - Fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence
  - Text 773-786-9916 or visit connectmenow.org to complete a short survey to identify local resources; or
  - Visit csh.org/chicagoces for a complete list of Access Points and CES Assessment schedules.

Childcare
- The office of Early Childhood Development and other partners throughout the state have established a child care structure and system to provide care for essential workers. Visit emergencycare.inccrra.org or text 312-736-7390 Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
- Sittercity is giving all Chicago parents working as a first responder or other essential personnel 3 free months of Sittercity Premium.
Internet
- More than 100,000 students are eligible for Chicago Connected. Please check your eligibility here. Families who are not eligible can explore low-cost internet options here.

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