DHS Family Community Resource
State government office
2753 W North Ave · (773) 292-7200
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx
Association House of Chicago
Social services organization
1116 N Kedzie Ave · (773) 772-7170
El Rescate
Homeless shelter in Chicago, Illinois
Address: 2703 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Trina Davila Community Services center
Address: 4300 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
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