OUR PROGRAMS

Chicago & Dolton Family Case Management (CFCM & DFCM)

This program ensures that pregnant women and women with infants up to the age of 1 year receive adequate prenatal and pediatric care by conducting home visits and follow ups with medical providers for their infants, by making sure the infants are getting their shots on time.

This program provides incentives for pregnant women in the program. They also host a community baby shower for expectant mothers. They play games, receive prizes and are fed healthy and nutritional food. The case managers provide their clients with transit cards, food, clothing, car seats, housing and referrals for other services. Both programs are funded by Illinois Department of Human Services.

Healthy Families Illinois (HFI)

The HFI Program is a voluntary home visitation program for new & expectant parents. A Family Support Specialist visits with clients in their home at least once a week to assist with resources and support for their new baby. The services provided include assistance with adequate nutrition, medical care, affordable housing, job and educational opportunities, mental and health services, and knowledge of the early childhood developmental stages. Healthy Families Illinois is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Senior, Mother and Child Nutrition Program (SMCNP)

The Senior, Mother and Child Nutrition Program (SMCNP) provides monthly supplemental food and nutrition services to low-income, post-partum women, and women with children from 5 to 6 years of age and seniors aged 60 and over who meet the requirements. This program is administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services and operated by Catholic Charities.

The WIC Food Center (WIC)

Catholic Charities WIC Food Center is located at 5125 W. Chicago Ave, providing safe and convenient shopping services for pregnant women and women with children up to 5 years old. For the convenience of the customers the center is equipped with a kiddie corral so the parents can shop with ease while their children play.

For educational purposes the center has a fully loaded nutrition center that is utilized to increase the use of supplemental foods provided by the WIC program. WIC is funded by Catholic Charities.

Safe Home Afterschool For Youth

Provides a safe residence for youth between the ages of 6 to 17, nutritious food, rest, homework, recreation, community gardening and discussions with counselors/mentors. The Safe Home Afterschool for Youth program is funded by Illinois Department of Human Services.

Teen REACH Two

Teen REACH Two is an afterschool program that provides a safe and supportive environment for at-risk youth ages 6 to 17. The youth receive quality academic assistance; life skills education; positive adult mentoring; service learning activities; and recreational, sports and cultural activities that help promote their social, physical, emotional and intellectual development. Teen REACH Two is funded by Illinois Department of Human Services.

Teen Pregnancy Prevention

"Wake up and Face the Truth: Pregnancy Prevention & Awareness Campaign" represents a new added component to address the fact that "Our Babies are having Babies" and to raise the awareness of the seriousness of sexually transmitted diseases among youth. This campaign will provide informational workshops and high motivation to teenagers residing in urban communities. Teen Pregnancy Prevention is funded by Advocate Charitable Foundation.

Diabetes Prevention and Awareness

"Wake Up and Face the Truth: Diabetes Prevention and Awareness Campaign"… We are making connections throughout the Chicago land areas to provide education on type 2 diabetes in children and adults. Our goal is to target diabetes risk factors with prevention and treatment. We seek to reach adults through community organizations, churches and other faith based organizations. Diabetes Prevention and Awareness is funded by Illinois Department of Public Health.

VOLUNTEER

We are in need of volunteers for our programs. Men and women volunteer mentors are always needed for our youth programs, Teen REACH Two and Girls as Philanthropists. We also need volunteers to Coach athletic events, Tutors and Homework Helpers to assist students with afterschool work, Administrative Support to assist with filing, phone calls, mailings and special projects, Chaperones for field trips, and Activity Leaders for activities.

Volunteer mentors are instructed to give guidance and otherwise build a relationship with the youth.

The following definitions of basic volunteer activities:

Mentor: A one-on-one unsupervised relationship to serve as a role-model for youth.
Coach: A teacher of athletic skills and teamwork to a group of youth.
Tutor: An individual who assists youth with academics, either one-on-one or in a group.
Homework Helper: An individual who assists youth, individually or in a group, with completion of schoolwork.
Administrative Support: An individual who performs tasks such as data entry, photocopying, filing, etc. and assists with mailings and special projects.
Chaperone: An individual who accompanies and supervises youth on field trips with staff present.
Activity Leader: An individual who carries out a planned activity as designated and approved by staff.

For more information on volunteer activities, please call our office.

Chicago Bears player, Wolfe Garrett speaks in support of the APAC Teen REACH Two program