Resources for Chicago Area
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Kids With Heart National Association for Children’s Heart Disorders, Inc.
Kids With Heart National Association for Children’s Heart Disorders, Inc. (Kids With Heart NACHD, Inc.) is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that provides support, education and awareness for congenital heart defects. Its resources for families affected...
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Know Your Rights: Students & LGBTQ Rights at School
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) provides information on rights as an LGBTQ student in public school and may be able to offer assistance if your rights are being violated by teachers, principals, or other...
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La Casa Norte serves youth and families confronting homelessness by providing access to stable housing and comprehensive services aimed at transforming lives. Programs include case management, health and nutrition community outreach, emergency shelters, drop-in centers...
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La Rabida Children’s Advocacy Center
La Rabida Children’s Advocacy Center (LRCAC) provides a safe and child-friendly environment where children and adolescents can receive supportive services following allegations of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, other forms of child maltreatment or exposure...
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Ladder Up provides free programs to eligible Chicagoland residents to help them move up the economic ladder. Individuals can receive guidance in financial education, tax help and preparation, and turning the dream of college into...
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Lantern (Formerly Bright by Text)
Lantern (formerly Bright by Text) is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing families with essential information for raising kids, from pregnancy through the preteen years. Lantern offers a free text messaging service that delivers high-quality...
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A roundup of helpful information, including funding, education, housing, immigration, food and more for the Latino community.
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Latino Resources Institute in Chicago
The Latino Resource Institute of Illinois (LRII) provides case management, advocacy, community outreach, counseling and other services to individuals and families in the south side of Chicago and suburban Cook County. LRII also offers: Coaching...
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Learning Disabilities & Differences: What Parents Need To Know
HealthyChildren.org provides information on the early signs of learning disabilities and difficulties in children and how to help them succeed.
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Learning Disabilities Association of America
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) provides tools, resources, podcasts and community. LDA helps create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education and advocacy.