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Ex-Offenders

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Through the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services and the Mayor’s Ex-Offender Transitional Jobs Program ex-offenders can receive job-readiness training, subsidized work experience and supportive service. Provided below are links to citywide Services, News, Alerts, and other Supporting Information that may be useful for ex-offenders - provided by departments all across the City.

Click here for Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Ex-Offender Programs.

Most Recent News (Ex-Offenders)

Feb 23,2021

Free Financial Navigator Program to Help Residents Tackle COVID-19 Financial Challenges
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2019 CCHR Annual Report
Mar 21,2020

City of Chicago Partners with Local Organizations to Ensure All Residents Have Access to Food and Basic Services During COVID-19
May 15,2019

Government Procurement Compliance Forum Hosts 2019 Vendor Fair
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Mayor Emanuel Releases 2019 Budget Proposal
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Services (Ex-Offenders)

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