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Safer Foundation

Address

571 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60661

(312) 922-2200

www.saferfoundation.org

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 to Friday , 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

June 27, 2024

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

571 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60661

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Office

(312) 922-2200

Fax

(312) 922-0839

Intake

(312) 913-5796

Intake

(312) 913-5436

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

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

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
312-913-5436
Type:
Voice
Name:
Intake
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (ND-6500.1950) and related services within the Service Tree.

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

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

Telephone Numbers

Number:
312-913-5436
Type:
Voice
Name:
Intake
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FF-1900) and related services within the Service Tree.

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

Number:
312-913-5436
Type:
Voice
Name:
Intake
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (DM-6500) and related services within the Service Tree.

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