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City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS)

CSBG (Rent, Food and Other Assistance)

Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG): Community Action Agencies across the State provide a variety of CSBG services, including but not limited to, assistance with Rental/Mortgage, Food, Water/Sewer Payment, Employment Training/Placement, Financial Management, and Temporary Shelter. Each agency delivers locally-designed programs and services based on the needs of its community. If a particular service is not directly provided by your local Community Action Agency, you will be referred to one of our partner entities for further assistance.

City of Chicago Residents
City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services

Englewood Community Service Center
1140 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60620
312-747-0200

Garfield Community Service Center
10 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612
312-746-5400

Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center
4314 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60653
312-747-2300

North Area Community Service Center
845 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
312-744-2580

South Chicago Community Service Center
8650 South Commercial Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
312-747-0331

Trina Davila Community Service Center
4312 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
312-744-2014

** Please note, CSBG-supported Community Service Centers can assess applicants for all available DFSS services **

City of Chicago :: Community Service Center Locations

LIHEAP (Utility Bill Assistance) and Weatherization are offered through CEDA for City residents.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Eligible income-qualified households may obtain utility bill assistance through their Local Administering Agencies.

Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA)
567 West Lake Street, Suite 1200
Chicago, Illinois 60661
Toll-Free Hotline: (800) 571-2332
https://www.cedaorg.net/

**Please note, this is NOT an intake site. Applications are NOT taken at this location**

To find an intake site near you, please visit www.cedaorg.net/sites.