Centers for Working Families

                    

With support and guidance from LISC/Chicago, 12 community-based organizations have launched an innovative program called the Center for Working Families (CWF) that is intended to increase financial stability among low-income residents in neighborhoods throughout Chicago.

Based on a concept first conceived by the Casey Foundation, CWF helps families and individuals become more financially secure in three critical areas: employment and/or increased wages; improved financial condition; and improved access to public benefits (such as the Earned Income Tax Credit). 

The CWFs provide job services and long-term case management (if needed); one-on-one financial and money management counseling; customized banking products; free tax preparation services; and state-of-the art screening for public benefits.

For more information, contact Ricki Lowitz, rlowitz@lisc.org or 312-697-6735

To see a map of CWF sites with organization names, addresses and phone numbers, please click here.

To see a directory listing of CWF sites, please click here.

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