More Resources
Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-877-863-6338
Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline: 1-888-656-HOPE
Domestic Violence Shelters:
Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse
708-335-3028
WINGS
847-221-5680
Apna Ghar
773-883-4663
Community Crisis Center (women & children)
847-697-2380
CAWC (Connections for Abused Women and Children)
773 489-9081
Family Rescue
773-375-8400
Housing (Emergency, Transitional):
Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse
708-335-3028
Neopolitan Lighthouse
773-722-0005
Family Rescue
773-375-8400
La Casa Norte
773-276-4900
Apna Ghar
773-883-4663
Affordable Housing:
Chicago Department of Housing
312-744-3653
The Resurrection Project
312-248-8355
A Safe Haven
773-435-8300
New City Supportive Living
773-376-1223
Mental and Emotional Health / DV Services:
Arab American Family Services
7000 W 111th St, Worth, IL 60482
708-945-7600
Between Friends
773-274-5232
Casa Central
1343 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
773-645-2347
CAWC
1116 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
773-278-4566
Center on Halsted
3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613
773-472-6469 ext. 460
Centro Romero
6216 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
773-508-5300
Erie Neighborhood House
312-666-3430
Family Rescue
8811 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
800-360-6619
Healthcare Alternative Systems
4734 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60651
773-252-3100
KAN-WIN
773-583-0880
Metropolitan Family Services
312-986-4000
Mujeres Latinas en Accion
2124 W. 21st Pl. Chicago, IL 60608
773-890-7676
Sarah’s Inn
708-386-4225
SHALVA
773-583-4673
Sexual Assault:
CAASE: Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation
307 N Michigan Ave # 1020, Chicago, IL 60601
773-244-2230
Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center
1240 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
312-492-3700
Resilience
180 N Michigan Ave #600, Chicago, IL 60601
312-443-9603
Mujeres Latinas En Acción
2124 W. 21st Pl. Chicago, IL60608
773-890-7676
Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault
415 W Golf Rd Ste 47, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
847-448-8197
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago (and other locations in the surrounding suburbs)
312-733-2102
Food and Utility Assistance:
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Chicago
312-655-7700
Greater Chicago Food Depository – Multiple Locations
773-247-3663
Nourishing HOPE
773-276-4900
For more information about our family defense work, please see the following resources:
Safety Plans
- L.W. v. Simpson complaint
- A.B. et al v. Holliman et al complaint
- W.M. et al v. Giscombe et al compliant
- Calendar of Settlement Provisions and Deliverables
- Safety Plan Rights and Responsibilities for Parents and Guardians
- Safety Plan Rights and Responsibilities for Responsible Adult Caregivers and Safety Plan Participants
- Safety Plan Responsibilities for Investigators and Caseworkers
Hernandez v. Foster
Inadequate Supervision
Nicole P. v. DCFS Class Action
On June 4, 2018, the Circuit Court of Cook County in Illinois granted final approval of a settlement agreement between the Plaintiff Class and the Defendant Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) in the class action lawsuit Nicole P. v. DCFS. Qualifying class members in this lawsuit were persons investigated or indicated by DCFS for child neglect under Allegation 74 (Inadequate Supervision) between February 24, 2012 and May 9, 2017. They were entitled to seek relief under the settlement agreement.
- Notice of Available Relief
- Notice of Available Relief Questionnaire
- Notificación Individualizada de Ayuda Disponible de Nicole P.
- Notificación Individualizada de Ayuda Disponible de Nicole P. Cuestionario
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Final Approval Order and Judgment with Final Settlement Agreement
- Class Action Complaint
- Nicole P. v. DCFS Case Update: DCFS Adopts New and Improved Rule and Procedures for Inadequate Supervision Investigations
Environment Injurious