Resources
These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Niles Elementary District 71.
Basic Needs Resources:
- Niles Township School Clothing Center: Contact School Social Worker, Linda Kraus
- Niles Family Services: 847-588-8460
- Niles Township Food Pantry: 847-983-0073
English Language Learner Resources:
Financial Resources:
- Illinois Department of Human Services: 847-745-3200
- Jewish Child and Family Services: 855-275-5237
- Lincolnwood Police Social Worker: 847-745-4755
- Niles Township Government: 847-673-9300
- Village of Niles: 847-588-8460
- Village of Skokie Human Services Department: 847-933-8208
- Salvation Army Evanston: 847-866-9770
- St. Vincent DePaul Society: 847-604-1222
Health Resources:
- 2018-2019 Student Accident Coverage
- Access to Care (Low income access to health care)
- All Kids-Healthcare for Kids
- American Academy of Ophthamology
- Children's Health Coverage Programs in Illinois
- Cook County Illinois Free Dental Care
- Find a Dentist
- Find a Health Center
- Find a Therapist
- Health Map Vaccine Finder
- Needy Meds
- Optometrist Network
- Parent Toolkit
- Pharmaceutical Assistance Program
- Sight for Students (free/ low cost vision services for qualifying students)
- Suicide Prevention
- Vaccine for Children (VCF providers)
Holiday Resources
Mental Health Resources:
- Behavioral Services Center: 847-673-8577
- Catholic Charities: 847-376-2100
- Center for Contextual Change: 847-676-4447
- Children’s Home and Aid (multi-needs resource): 312-424-0200
- ISBE Mental Health Page
- Jewish Child and Family Services: 855-275-5237
- Metropolitan Family Services: 847-425-7500
- Niles Family Services: 847-588-8460
- Response Center: 847-676-0078
- Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center: 847-244-1187
Recreation Services:
- Lincolnwood Parks & Recreation Department: 847-673-1540
- Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation: 847-966-5522
- Morton Grove Park District: 847-965-1200
- Skokie Park District: 847-674-1500
- Niles Park District: 847-967-6633
Hotlines:
- Illinois Department of Human Services Helpline: 800-843-6154
- Illinois Poison Control Helpline: 800-222-1222
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Parenting Classes:
- Metropolitan Family Services: 847-425-7500
McKinney Vento Community Resources:
- Access to Care - Health care
- CEDA - Programs/Services in community and economic development, education, emergency assistance, employment and training, energy conservation, health and nutrition and housing.
- Child Care Assistance Program - Child care assistance
- Family Forward - Support for low income families
- Family Promise - Innovative solutions for family homelessness
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Homeless Information and Resources
- Mortgage Assistance Program - Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund
- The Harbour - Housing for homeless young people and mothers with children