Resources for the Undocumented Community

CPS Food Assistance for Families

  • Available to all CPS students and families

  • Undocumented families can receive They do not ask for proof of citizenship, ID, or proof of a student attending that particular school.


IL Hospitals Treating Undocumented People

  • Emergency Rooms do not ask patients for proof of citizenship.

  • FQCH-federally qualified health centers will be able to see undocumented folks for testing. They all have different requirements and limited capacity for face to face appointments, but it is worth a call. There are several in Illinois and a lot more in Chicago.

  • Think of clinics that are similar to Alivio, Erie, Esperanza, Christian Lawndale, PCC, etc. They are trusted clinics that work to support undocumented folks. Consider calling first to inquire about their procedures.

  • Call Rush at (888) 352-RUSH to be screened first by phone.


Finding Care When Uninsured


Chicago Mutual Aid Network

  • Prioritizes folks who are sick, disabled, quarantined without pay


Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) Community Resources

  • Available to immigrants, refugees, and undocumented people


Coalition of Illinois Educators Leading Undocu-Students

  • Public health service available to undocumented people


COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Communities

  • Cook County Health (CCH) system treats undocumented people living within the county of Cook, which includes the city of Chicago.

  • CCH is a public health system with a strong charity program called CareLink, for people who are uninsured or underinsured, including undocumented immigrants. The vast majority of CareLink recipients are undocumented.

  • CareLink is accepted in all health clinics and hospitals within CCH. Those with CareLink do not have to worry about any medical bills.


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Notice

  • Testing guidelines for COVID-10 for undocumented people


Immigrants Rising Resource List

  • Available to immigrants, refugees, and undocumented people


United We Dream’s Healthcare Info for Undocumented Folks in the Time of Coronavirus


Gage Park Latinx Council

  • Fundraiser that supports Chicago's Southwest side's undocumented families


Bloomington-Normal, McLean County Mutual Aid Network

  • We have a team of volunteers ready to run small errands for people who are self-isolating at home.

  • Call (309) 232-8902


Resources for Undocumented People during COVID-19