Information for Families
School Closures
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Some summer school programming may be offered in person.
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Updates from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) are here.
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Please contact your local school or school district for the most accurate information for your child
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School Meals
If your child typically receives food at school, schools are continuing to offer meals. A list for suburban Cook County is here. Please contact your local school or school district for more information
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If you need food beyond what is provided at school, please visit the following websites:
Child Care
Early Child Care providers are now reopened with reduced capacity. Please contact your local child care provider for information on their reopening plans. If you need to find a child care provider, you can search for one here.
Violance at Home
If you and your child live in a home that is unsafe, please call the domestic violence hotline at 1-877-863-6338 (Voice) or 1-877-863-6339 (TTY). The hotline is toll free, confidential, multilingual, and open 24-hour.
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There are also services specific to provide food and emergency housing in the North and Northwest suburbs. Please contact:
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WINGS: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence--847-221-5680 (24 hr hotline)
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Journeys the Road Home--847-963-9163
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Northwest Compass--847-392-2344
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Home of the Sparrow--815-271-5444