Chicago Department of Family and Support Services

📺 ICYMI: Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) Commissioner Angela Green and Jon Weber (Senior Director of Family Support Programs, Youth Services) joined WGN TV Chicago to share some incredible news!

There are 29,000 summer job opportunities available for young Chicagoans right now through Chicago Youth Works! 💼✨

But you have to act fast — the deadline to apply is TOMORROW, Friday, May 29! 🚨

Don't miss out on a summer of earning, learning, and building your future. Click the link below to watch the full interview segment and apply today!

👇🏽 Watch the interview & apply now:
🔗 www.chicagoyouthworks.org
🎥 Interview Segment: https://bit.ly/4f8ST5F

ICYMI: We were live on ABC 7 Chicago yesterday! 📺

DFSS leaders Angela Green (Commissioner) and Kathy Cullick (Deputy Commissioner, Youth Services) stopped by the studio to talk about a huge opportunity for Chicago’s young people. This summer, Chicago Youth Works has 29,000 open summer jobs available across the city!

▶️ Watch the full interview segment here: bit.ly/4vf4a9p

Whether they are looking to gain new skills, explore a career path, or earn a paycheck, we have a spot for youth ages 14 to 24. But they have to act fast—the absolute final deadline to apply is this Friday, May 29.

Help us spread the word! Share this post with parents, teens, and young adults in your neighborhood.

📲 Learn more and apply today at www.chicagoyouthworks.org.

Honoring Their Sacrifice this Memorial Day 🪖

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage and sacrifice are the foundation of our freedom. 🇺🇸

In observance of Memorial Day, please note that all DFSS administrative offices and senior centers will be closed today, Monday, May 25. All 24-hour services, including emergency shelters, remain fully operational. 🛡️

As a community, let us reflect on their commitment and express our gratitude to the families they left behind.

What an incredible turnout for a healthier Chicago! 🏙️👟

On May 7, the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS) Senior Services Division (Chicago Senior Services) partnered with the Chicago Park District to host our “Champion Your Health” Older Americans Month Fitness Classes Meet-Up.

In celebration of , seniors from across the city joined us for energetic fitness classes and wellness activities designed to keep our community thriving, active, and connected.

Thank you to our fantastic partners at the Chicago Park District and to all the seniors who brought their best energy! Check out some of the highlights from the day below. ⬇️

Don't miss the Uptown Connects Resource Fair this week!

The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is proud to partner with 46th Ward Alderperson Angela Clay to bring a one-stop-shop of community care and essential services directly to you.

📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 North Area Community Service Center (845 W Wilson Ave) (Rain date scheduled for May 28)

What’s available?

🍽️ Free food
🩺 Free primary medical services for both adults & children
🧪 Free HIV testing
🤝 Dozens of local community organizations, legal advocates, and support services

A huge thank you to the incredible coalition of local organizations and partners helping make this day possible for our neighbors. Tag a friend who should see this, and we hope to see you there! 💙

Attention Chicago Community Organizations! 📢

The Department of Family and Support Services, in partnership with SGA Youth & Family Services, is excited to announce the launch of the 2026 My CHI. My Future. (MCMF) Micro-Grant application.

These grants ($5,000 - $20,000) are specifically designed for grassroots organizations providing out-of-school programs across 20 priority Chicago community areas. Whichever eligible Chicago community area you’re based in, we want to help you scale your impact.

✅ Low barrier to entry
✅ Webinar support available May 20
✅ Apply by June 1

View eligibility and apply here: https://sga-youth.org/microgrants

📌 Register for the Webinar on May 20: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IkTXXfF3QvelOWIW85m1hw #/registration

Questions? Email: [email protected]

A truly impactful day of advocacy in Springfield! 🏛️

On May 6, our DFSS Senior Services Deputy Commissioner, Margaret Laraviere, proudly joined network leaders from across the state for Older Adult Advocacy Day. Our top priority was securing support for a critical $10 million funding increase for Home-Delivered Meals (HDM)—a service that keeps thousands of Chicago seniors healthy, independent, and nourished.

Key Highlights from the Day:

✨ The Press Conference: Margaret spoke in the Capitol’s Blue Room alongside I4A directors. We were honored to have the support of Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, Senator Doris Turner, and Assistant Majority Leader Camille Lilly, who all spoke passionately about protecting our senior services.

✨ Legislative Meetings: Our team met with lawmakers and staff to advance our funding efforts and share crucial constituent resources, including senior employment and volunteer opportunities.

✨ Collaborative Vision: We also had a brief opportunity to connect with Mayor Johnson (Chicago Mayor's Office), who acknowledged the vital importance of HDM services and his shared commitment to DFSS’s work.

We are incredibly proud of this collective effort to champion the needs of older adults. Thank you to everyone who stands with us to support Chicago’s seniors!

Chicago, thank you for standing in solidarity with us! 👖

Last week, the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) and the Chicago Mayor's Office of Community Safety (MOCS) joined the global community in observing Denim Day 2026.

This movement serves as a vital reminder that victim-blaming has no place in our society. By wearing denim, we protest harmful myths that suggest clothing equals consent and reaffirm our commitment to supporting survivors of gender-based violence.

Check out these photos of our DFSS and MOCS staff standing together for a safer and more supportive Chicago! 📸

DFSS continues to prioritize trauma-informed care and equitable access to resources through initiatives like the Survivor Fund (the-network.org/survivor-fund)