Cook County Health can remain your healthcare home. You may contact them by calling 773.395.9050

If you or someone in your family is pregnant, you can signup for a program called WIC, which provides additional food for pregnant women and small children. For assistance, please call 217.782.2166.

If you are planning to apply or have applied for asylum, you can sign up for additional benefits through the Illinois Department of Human Services. For assistance, please call IDHS' hotline at 800.843.6154

To obtain information on legal services you can 312.660.1328 for a possible consultation by immigration professionals. Please note, notaries are NOT attorneys and not legally allowed to provide legal services. Your must seek out an accredited attorney.

The Victims of Trafficking Torture or other Serious Crimes (VTTC) benefit is a state of Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) public benefit for which new arrivals can apply. The benefits include the medical card (health insurance) and a food/cash assistance card. Contact an IL Welcoming Center for more information. 

In Illinois, individuals without social security numbers can obtain a Temporary Visitor’s Driver’s License (TVDL), allowing you to drive with authorization. You can visit the Secretary of State’s website to find the nearest DMV near you by visiting ilsos.gov or call 800.252.8980. 

If you remain in Chicago, you can obtain a CityKey identification card. The CityKey serves as an ID within the City limits. You can also use it as a library card and public transportation card (funds need to be loaded on the card). Find the next CityKey event by visiting chicityclerk.com. Please note that a CityKey ID is not proof that you are able to work. Only the federal government can provide you with employment authorization. CityKey cards are not being printed at City Hall. 

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal program that makes broadband internet more affordable for eligible households and families. If you need support enrolling in Affordable Connectivity Program, see here. 

If you ever need support or services and are unsure of where to turn to, please call 2-1-1 to reach a trained resource navigator (available in both English and Spanish) to seek out more information. Resource navigators are also available via chat at hhttps://211metrochicago.org/ and by texting 898-211. 

Likewise, if you are in an emergency, please call 911. As a reminder, the police will NEVER ask about your immigration status.

• The hotline for domestic violence support is: 877.863.6338
• The hotline for mental health support is: 9-8-8

Enrolling your child in a Chicago Early Learning program is easy and applications are open year-round. If you have questions or require assistance when completing the application, call the CPS Family Support Hotline at 312-229-1690 for both CPS Pre-K and Community-Based Preschool and Early Learning Programs.  https://www.cps.edu/ChicagoEarlyLearning/how-to-apply/