Safer Foundation
Address
571 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 922-2200
Description:
COVID-19 Update: Open by appointments only. No walk-ins allowed.
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Provides job search and job retention assistance to individuals with criminal records. Offers a work-release transition center, short-term transitional employment, GED programming, housing assistance, and financial education.
Hours:
Monday and Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
February 14, 2023
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
571 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60661
Contacts
General Email
Phone Numbers
Office
(312) 922-2200
Fax
(312) 922-0839
Intake
(312) 913-5796
Intake
(312) 913-5436
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Workforce Development - workforce training services and assistance to persons with arrest or conviction records and those who have been released from jail or prison or who are preparing to be released.
Hours
Monday and Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Photo ID; Proof of Residency
Eligibility
Persons 18 years of age and older with an arrest or conviction record
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Call 312-922-2200 or fill out form under "Contact Us" on website to schedule an appointment with an Intake Counselor. (2) New clients go through a group orientation and intake session, and complete 2 assessments to identify barriers to employment (financial, physical, education etc.) and to identify interests and skills needed.
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
Telephone Numbers
Description
Supportive Services - addresses barriers to re-entry and employment for people with records. Helps clients with addiction prevention and education, anger management, mental health services, clothing and transport for work, community-based mentoring and legal assistance, housing support
Hours
Monday and Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Photo ID,; Proof of Residency
Eligibility
Persons 18 years of age and older with an arrest or conviction record
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Call 312-922-2200 or fill out form under "Contact Us" on website to schedule an appointment with an Intake Counselor. (2) New clients go through a group orientation and intake session, and complete 2 assessments to identify barriers to employment (financial, physical, education etc.) and to identify interests and skills needed.
Geography Served
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Serves all areas
Telephone Numbers
Description
* Services no longer provided directly * Financial coach helps clients manage debt, bills, child support, credit fraud, banking, IRS issues and banking.
Hours
Monday and Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 am
Required Documents
Photo ID; Proof of Residency
Eligibility
Ex-offenders / Individuals with criminal records; Must not have any pending cases.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Call 312-922-2200 or fill out form under "Contact Us" on website to schedule an appointment with an Intake Counselor. (2) New clients go through a group orientation and intake session,
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
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