Chicago Department of Family & Support Services

Happy Women's History Month! ✨🩷 Honoring the pioneering women, who paved the way for transformative change. Today and every day, DFSS is proud to serve the families of Chicago by upholding the vision of the trailblazers who came before us. #WomensHistoryMonth #ChicagoDFSS

Since the start of my administration, we have significantly expanded youth employment opportunities, especially in our neighborhoods that have been historically neglected. @chiyouthworks celebrates the historic growth in opportunities for our young people and expands those opportunities well beyond the summer months. Learn more and apply today at chicagoyouthworks.org. @ChiFamSupport

@ChiYouthWorks goes beyond summer jobs, it offers real-world experience, leadership development, and a chance for young Chicagoans to make a difference in their communities. By empowering tens of thousands of young people across our city, my administration is continuing our record investments in Chicago’s future.

What an exciting opportunity! Register today! 🎉

Gana dinero. Aprende Habilidades. Aavanza. Trabajos de verano. De 14 a 24 años. ¡Aplica ahora! ChicagoYouthWorks.org

Get Paid. Get Skilled. Get Ahead. Chicagoans from 14 to 24 years old can apply for paid summer jobs and opportunities today at ChicagoYouthWorks.org @chiyouthworks

WATCH LIVE: Mayor Brandon Johnson attends the Chicago Youth Works Presser. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

My administration is making transformational investments in Chicago's youth, and we're seeing the results. To learn about our historic progress hiring youth for summer jobs, decreasing youth violence, and more, read the 2025 Youth Impact Report at chi.gov/youthimpactrep….

Happy birthday, Chicago. 🫶 189 years of the best city on Earth. 🎥: @ durrcreative 📢: Tim Sinclair #NeverOutdoneChi

Happy 189th birthday to the greatest freakin' city in the world, the city of @Chicago!

💙 Calling all caregivers! If you support someone with any type of dementia, join our Stressbusting virtual sessions starting Wednesday, March 4, 10:30 am to 12 pm. Learn tools to reduce stress and find support. 📝 Register FREE: bit.ly/Stressbusting25

Healthy love is built on respect, trust, and care. Anything less is not what you deserve 🧡 We are here to support our youth in building safe, healthy futures. Need someone to talk to? We’re ready to listen 24/7. ☎️ (877) 863-6338 (Call or Text) 🔗 chi.gov/dvhelp

Abuse doesn't stop at the school gates. 🏫🏫1 in 5 victims face harassment via text or social media during school hours. Chicago: let's recognize the signs & support our students. Help is confidential & available 24/7. ☎️ (877) 863-6338 (Call or Text)🔗🔗chi.gov/dvhelp

Big news for West Pullman! ✂️ DFSS joined @UCANchicago to celebrate their new office—a hub for CVI programs and one of our 2026 Community Reentry Support Centers. 🤝 Deputy Commissioner Mark Sanders joined UCAN & community leaders to kick off this vital partnership.

1 in 3 U.S. teens experience dating violence before adulthood. This is a crisis that requires all of us to speak up. 🗣️ If you need someone to talk to, reach out to the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7. ☎️ (877) 863-6338 🌐 chi.gov/dvhelp

This #National211Day, meet the team helping our community thrive. 🙌🏾 ✅ Free & Confidential ✅ Available 24/7/365 ✅ Food, housing, healthcare & more Partnering with @UnitedWayChi, @chicagosmayor, & @CookCountyGov. ☎️ Call 2-1-1 🌐 211MetroChicago.org

Happy National 211 Day! 🥳 We’re celebrating 3 years of 211 Metro Chicago and 550,000+ connections to essential health & social services. DFSS is proud to partner with @UnitedWayChi, @chicagosmayor & @CookCountyGov to support our neighbors. Need help? ☎️ Call 2-1-1

From every corner of the city, our senior center participants showed up in red and full of heart ❤️ Thank you for helping us spread awareness about the importance of heart health! #WearRedDay

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This year's theme: Real Love Respects. 🧡 Dating violence is more prevalent than many realize. Join DFSS tomorrow, Feb 10, by wearing ORANGE to raise awareness and support survivors across Chicago. #TDVAM2026 #RealLoveRespects

Happy Black History Month! ❤️💛💚 This month, we honor the legacy, resilience, and brilliance of our Black communities — At DFSS, we’re inspired by the history made in our neighborhoods every day as we work to empower every Chicagoan to thrive. Black history IS Chicago history.