Metropolitan Family Services

Chase Bank in Wheaton conducted a three-month donation drive of school supplies to help our kids get off to a great start this year! We are grateful to those who donated and to Chase for hosting this successful drive!

Ulta Beauty completed their third volunteer group event this year with us, this time doing a massive weeding project at the Emergency Shelter, just before a downpour of rain arrived! We are so grateful for this transformation, making our landscaping ULTA Beautiful!

Have a background in career and workforce development?

We’re hiring for a new Career Coach at our North Center!

Help provide clients with job readiness training and be a mentor.

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/CAREE003976

It's officially back to school time! We have decided to extend our prepacked backpack donation drive due to the high volume of need. Your donation will provide school supplies for students K-12 who are a part of our Early Childhood Education, Behavioral Health, or MFS Domestic Violence (DV) programming.

Scan the QR code or visit https://yougivegoods.com/drive/view/32121 to help sponsor a student today!

During this Make-A-Will month, we are excited to offer a free resource that not only helps you protect your loved ones and assets, but also helps you support MFS' mission for years to come.

Through our partnership with Freewill, you have the power to make your will in just 20 minutes. Get started today!

Write Your Legal Will Online, Free & Simple | FreeWill FreeWill lets you make your last will and testament quick, easy, and completely free. It is a simple online legal will maker that helps you compile will forms to print and sign, or to take as a basic will template to an estate planning lawyer. FreeWill is built alongside will making experts.

Explore the variety of behavioral health, case management, and social work positions we offer at MFS!

Positions are available at a variety of our sites across Chicagoland, so join our team today! https://bit.ly/jobsinsocialwork

Have experience in Human Resources?

We’re hiring a Human Resources Generalist!

Provide HR services to various MFS centers in Chicago and DuPage County!

Join our dedicated team today: https://bit.ly/HUMAN004261

A group of student’s from St John’s Church in Minnesota visited our Howard Evanston Food Pantry where they served food and smiles. Our HECC food pantry serves the greater Rogers Park and Evanston area.

If you are interested in getting involved with the HECC food pantry, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/3SIdT79

Throughout the month of August, we will be promoting our partnership with FreeWill, a free online resource that not only helps you to protect your loved ones and assets, but also helps you support MFS' mission for years to come.

This Make-A-Will month, you have the power to make your will through this partnership. Get started today!

Write Your Legal Will Online, Free & Simple | FreeWill FreeWill lets you make your last will and testament quick, easy, and completely free. It is a simple online legal will maker that helps you compile will forms to print and sign, or to take as a basic will template to an estate planning lawyer. FreeWill is built alongside will making experts.

We're proud to help support local agencies like Metropolitan Family Services. Thank you for shopping, volunteering, consigning and donating to continue supporting our mission! 💚

Amy Milligan. Domestic Violence programming director for Metropolitan Family Services and Loren Gutierrez of the Legal Aid Society are pushing for the passage of Karina’s Bill in Illinois, which aims to remove guns from domestic abusers.

Named after Karina Gonzalez, who was tragically killed in a domestic violence incident, the bill would require law enforcement to confiscate fi****ms when an emergency order of protection is issued. Proponents urge the public to contact their legislators and support this crucial measure to enhance the safety of domestic violence victims.

You can read more about the work of MFS to help get this bill passed by reading the story below.

Domestic violence agencies want guns taken from abusers - Chronicle Media Agencies serving victims of domestic violence say they will continue to push for passage of state legislation that would get guns out of the hands of abusers. Representatives of Legal Aid Society, Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence and The Network say they will ramp up efforts to get lawma...

August is Make-A-Will Month, and you have the power to make your will through our partnership with FreeWill. This free tool not only helps you to protect your loved ones and assets, but also helps you support MFS' missions for years to come.

Follow this link to get started today: https://bit.ly/4drFvoS

There are just five days left to donate to our "Back to School" backpack drive! To help ensure students in our Domestic Violence (DV), Early Childhood Education, and Behavioral Health programming receive their prepackaged backpacks in time for school, please donate today!

Scan the QR code or visit https://yougivegoods.com/mfs-schoolkits2024 to help sponsor a student.

Are you looking for your break into the legal field?

Are you bilingual English/Spanish?

We’re hiring an Outreach Paralegal!

Join our Legal Aid Society today: https://bit.ly/OUTRE004244

Midway Children's Center hosted a beach-themed "End of the Year Celebration" for our children and their families! The children sang and danced for their families and received certificates from their teachers. Thank you to our families and a huge shout out to our staff for their commitment and dedication.

MFS Attorney, Loren Gutierrez, and Director of Domestic Violence (DV) Services, Amy Milligan, were both interviewed on ABC 7 news Wednesday about rising domestic violence-related deaths and their work to pass legislation to protect DV survivors.

You can watch the full clip by clicking below.

If you are in need of DV services, please call our hotline at: 630-469-5650.

Illinois domestic violence deaths increased 110% in 2023, report shows The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence doesn't release their annual report until October, but when they noticed that domestic violence homicides increased by 110% in 2023, they said they had to take those numbers public.

Are you passionate about social work and want to provide supportive counseling to individuals and families?

Apply to be an Intervention Specialist!

Plus, there’s a $1,500 Sign On Bonus!

Join our Midway Center’s Adult Protective Services team today: https://bit.ly/INTER004239

The MFS Southeast Mental Health Juvenile Justice Program (MHJJ) represented at the recent Office of Community Policing "Say It Your Way" Youth Forum at Kennedy King College! Over 300 youth were in attendance to enjoy breakout sessions with representatives from CPD and OCP, recreational activities, resource fair, and lunch.

Representatives from the police, firefighters, schools, workforce, and social service providers were in attendance to share information with the youth and each other. Thanks to Madhi Muhammad, MHJJ liaison, for your energy and assistance in bringing this much needed program to the youth!

It's never too early to start thinking about back to school! For the next 3 weeks we're running a donation drive to help provide prepackaged backpacks for students K-12!

Scan the QR code or visit https://yougivegoods.com/mfs-schoolkits2024 to help sponsor a student in Early Childhood Education, Behavioral Health, or MFS Domestic Violence (DV) programming.

Survivors, we see you. We hear you. We celebrate you. Your safety is your superpower, and no one can take that away from you! If you need help safety planning or connecting to DV services, call or text 877-863-6338.

Are you passionate about the social work field?

Do you love working with families and children?

We’re hiring Social Workers/Counselors to work within our Adoption Support & Preservation teams!

Explore this wonderful opportunity here: https://bit.ly/MENTA004234

Make this summer the best it can be. Visit wegotyouillinois.org to know if your child has been automatically enrolled or if an application is needed. Remember, Summer EBT is complementary to the summer meal programs; a family does not need to choose between the two programs.

Vaughn Bryant, Executive Director of Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI), speaks at a press conference featuring the announcement of $100 million being provided by Chicago civic leaders for crime-fighting efforts. MPI, a division of Metropolitan Family Services, convenes community-based and citywide organizations, including Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P), to help heal Chicago’s communities experiencing the highest levels of gun violence.

To view the full article, click here: https://bit.ly/3LjsGB7

Deloitte took time off from their busy schedule to support the Howard and Evanston Community Center by landscaping and prepping for Adult Education learners, as well as cleaning and sanitizing. We are excited about this relationship and look forward to more collaborating.

Join our MPI team!

We’re hiring for a Director of Behavioral Health Services!

Bring your years of experience in social work and as a leader to this dedicated and community-driven team of professionals.

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/DIREC004229

CBIZ spent an afternoon at our DuPage Addison Children’s School, in support of Head Start Early learners. They weeded, added mulch, cleaned and sanitized toys.

One member of our Head Start staff, Laura A., shared that “Having a corporate sponsor do volunteer work in our classrooms is incredibly meaningful. It demonstrates a commitment to education and community engagement, while also providing valuable support for our teachers in our classrooms. It creates a collaborative environment where everyone benefits. Thank you for your volunteer time!! I really appreciate all the help you provided at ACC."