🚨 The DFSS Rental Assistance Program is officially OPEN! 🚨🏠
Facing housing instability or struggling to make rent? We are here to support you. The City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) provides short-term rental assistance to help residents facing a financial emergency or the risk of homelessness.
✨ Key Details:
📌 Who it's for: Chicagoans experiencing a temporary loss of income or struggling to pay rent.
📌 Inclusive: The program is open to all Chicago residents, regardless of legal immigration status.
📌 Support: Helps prevent displacement and keeps families in their homes.
🔗 How to Apply: Visit chicago.gov/fss/RAP
#nowavailable #rentalassistance #housingstability #chicagohousing #chicagoDFSS
Get Paid. Get Skilled. Get Ahead. 🚀🏙️
Chicago, the wait is over! Chicago Youth Works (formerly One Summer Chicago) is currently accepting applications for Summer 2026! Under the leadership of Mayor Brandon Johnson, we’ve expanded to meet the talent and tenacity of our city's youth.
Why apply?
💰 Earn while you learn: Real pay for real work.
🛠️ Build your resume: Gain skills that last a lifetime.
🏦 Financial Freedom: We’ve teamed up with the Chicago Banking Coalition to offer safe, affordable banking options for all participants!
The Details:
✅ Who: Chicagoans ages 14–24
✅ What: Diverse job opportunities citywide
✅ Where: Apply at ChicagoYouthWorks.org (Link in bio!)
Don't just have a summer—build a future. Tag a friend who needs to secure their spot! 🗣️✨
#chicagoyouthworks #getpaid #youthemployment #workforceready #chicagoDFSS
📢 NEW NAME. SAME MISSION. BIGGER OPPORTUNITIES
The @chicagosmayor and the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services ( @chifamsupport ) are proud to launch a new, streamlined approach to youth employment in our city.
✨ What Does This Mean?
This change is more than just a name! It’s about centralizing all your workforce opportunities – from the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to year-round workforce readiness – into one unified system. We’re simplifying the application process, offering comprehensive career resources, and providing dedicated support every step of the way.
✨ Our Mission:
Chicago Youth Works is still dedicated to empowering the next generation by providing meaningful jobs, mentorship, and career exploration opportunities for young people across the city. This isn’t just about a job for the summer; it’s about building a foundation for your future and for the city of Chicago.
✅ Ready to start your journey?
Visit chicagoyouthworks.org (link in our bio!) to:
- Explore available opportunities for Summer 2026.
- Join our mailing list for updates and resources.
- Connect with the tools you need to succeed in the workforce!
Let’s build a brighter future for Chicago, one opportunity at a time. Apply today and jumpstart your career!
Voices for Chicago seniors were loud and clear in Springfield! 🏛️✨
On May 6, DFSS Senior Services Deputy Commissioner Margaret Laraviere joined network leaders from across the state for Older Adult Advocacy Day.
The mission? Advocating for a crucial $10 million funding increase for Home-Delivered Meals (HDM) to sustain vital operations for our Chicago seniors.
Key Highlights from the Day:
🎤 Deputy Commissioner Laraviere spoke at the Capitol’s Blue Room press conference alongside state leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, Senator Doris Turner, and Assistant Majority Leader Camille Lilly.
💼 We met with legislators and staff to advance our advocacy efforts and share essential constituent resources, including senior employment and volunteer opportunities.
🫱🏽🫲🏽 Deputy Commissioner Laraviere connected with @chicagosmayor , who emphasized the importance of HDM services and shares DFSS’s dedication to Chicago’s older adults!
Thank you to the Illinois Association for Area Agencies on Aging (I4A) for leading the charge. Together, we are ensuring no senior goes hungry. 💙
#olderadultadvocacyday #homedeliveredmeals #supportseniors #senioradvocacy #chicagoDFSS
Join us for the Uptown Connects Resource Fair on Thursday, May 21 from 12 PM – 4 PM at the North Area Community Service Center (845 W Wilson Ave)! 🌟
This free community event will bring together dozens of organizations and resources all in one place, including:
🍽️ Free food
🩺 Free primary medical services for adults + kids
🧪 Free HIV testing
🤝 Community resources, support services, and more
Thank you to all of our amazing partners helping make this day possible for our neighbors. We hope to see you there! 💙
☔ Rain date: May 28 | 12 PM – 4 PM
WE ARE HIRING! 📢
The Department of Family and Support Services is looking for 20+ Part-Time Hospitality Workers to join our team!
Help support City of Chicago nutrition programs through food service and clerical support. If you're passionate about serving your community (especially our older adults!), we want to meet you.
💰 $16.60 / Hour
📍 Various Citywide Locations
⏰ Approx. 4 hours/day (9 AM - 1 PM)
🗓️ Apply by May 20, 2026
Ready to make a difference? Tap the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/dfssjobs to apply!
#nowhiring #chicagojobs #hospitality #chicagocareers #chicagoDFSS
Today, a few students had the opportunity to sit at the table with Deputy Commissioner Kathy Cullick from the Mayor’s Office.
This was a powerful conversation about girlhood, leadership, public service, and making a space for yourself at the table.
Thank you, Deputy Commissioner Cullick, for pouring into our students and reminding them that their voices belong in every room they walk into.
#LMSA #Chicago #YoungWomenLead #StudentVoice
It’s Grown Folks Business! 🗣️✨
In honor of Older Americans Month, the DFSS Senior Services Division is hosting a series of Senior Health Fairs across Chicago starting tomorrow!
In collaboration with the Chicago Department of Public Health ( @chipublichealth ), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois ( @bcbsil ) & Jewel-Osco ( @jewelosco ), we’re bringing real conversations and essential resources directly to your neighborhood. Join us for discussions on immunizations, wellness, and more.
What to expect:
💉 Free COVID & Flu shots (plus other vaccines with your medical card)
🎁 Raffle items & prizes
🥗 Lunch provided (limited quantities)
🛒 Bonus: Get a 10% Jewel-Osco grocery coupon when you receive a vaccine!
Details:
📅 When: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Locations & Dates:
✅ May 14: Englewood Satellite
✅ May 15: Northwest Regional, Renaissance Court, & Southeast Regional
✅ May 18: Southwest Regional
✅ May 20: West Town Satellite
✅ May 21: Northeast Regional
✅ May 29: Central West Regional
Check the flyer below for specific addresses and find the center nearest you. Let’s stay healthy together! 💙
#olderamericansmonth #seniorhealth #chicagoseniors #healthychicago #chicagoDFSS
Join DFSS Workforce Development at the UCAN Westside Reentry Hub Launch! ✨
Tomorrow, May 13th, we are proud to stand with UCAN Chicago and our community partners to support the launch of the new Westside Reentry Hub.
Whether you’re looking to reset, refocus, or reclaim control of your career path, our Workforce Development team will be on-site to provide real support and real opportunities. Together, we’re turning freedom into forward movement.
📅 Date: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13th
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 3605 W Fillmore St, Chicago, IL 60624
See you there! 💪🏽✨
#chicagoreentry #workforcedevelopment #secondchance #communitysupport #chicagoDFSS
A former motel in the 40th ward is now the site of The Haven on Lincoln.
This sustainable, trauma-informed non-congregate shelter will provide 37 private rooms to our neighbors experiencing homelessness, along with healing spaces and wraparound support services. DOH was proud to support this adaptive reuse project with a $14M investment.
Thank you to each and every partner that made The Haven on Lincoln possible.
@ccolife@chifamsupport@gov.chicago@40thward@genslerchicago
#affordablehousingmonth #noncongregateshelter #homelessnessprevention
Providing safe and accessible homes to our residents is a fundamental pillar of building a more equitable Chicago. By reviving this space and returning it to the community, we are providing stability while ensuring our most vulnerable neighbors have the resources and the respect they need to feel at home in our city.
Searching for work? Join us Friday, May 15th for our People's Plan Job Readiness Fair with ChiCookWorks. We will provide resume reviews, mock interviews, career guidance, and job search tips!
