IN THIS MONTH'S FAMILY MATTERS ...

"As a parent to two toddlers, I have gained a newfound appreciation for the Child & Parent Development services offered by MFS including the Healthy Family, Playful Learning, and Parents as Partners programs. Empowering parents during such an important childhood development stage results in lifelong impacts."

 

- Will Poirier, MLAB Board Member

 

MFS Launches New Intake and Referral Program

 

 

We just launched our new Intake and Referral program! Dedicated phone lines and staff are waiting to provide individuals and families with a welcoming, responsive and helpful experience that results in them being connected to our services. Our holistic process recognizes clients’ strengths, empowers clients to find programs and services that benefit them most, and connects them to appropriate referrals. Click here to learn more.

 

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Celebrating Juneteenth

Metropolitan Family Services held a number of Juneteenth celebrations across our centers as an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865 – two years after the Emancipation Proclamation – enslaved Africans received word that they were free. Celebrating Juneteenth is an important step in educating on and advancing racial equity.

Take a look at the celebrations we had!

Spotlight: Older Caregivers Project  

 

We are pleased to be a resource for families through the Older Caregivers Project, which helps adults age 60+ plan for children’s long-term care. Based at our Midway Center, this free program helps families establish a stronger support system through case management and links to community resources, ensures the well-being and safety of the children and caregivers – the latter often being grandparents or foster parents – and provides recommendations regarding the children’s living arrangements.

The Older Caregivers Project currently operates out of Metropolitan's Midway Center and is supported by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Office of the Inspector General of DCFS.

To learn more about the program, click here. 

The Metropolitan Peace Academy professionalizes the field of street outreach through intensive training for outreach professionals. Intensive and multidisciplinary violence prevention training professionalizes the field of street outreach, builds a citywide network, and enhances community capacity to reduce violence.

The 2023 MLAB wine mixer was a huge success! Close to 75 people gathered to support MLAB’s mission of “Mpowering” families and promoting equal access to justice! Special thanks to LAS Board Chair Matt Walch and everyone at Latham & Watkins for hosting such a beautiful event.  If you weren’t able to attend but would like to donate, please click here.  Click here for more event photos!

 UPS Foundation Invests in Chicago’s South & West Sides Through Workforce Development Grants

METROPOLITAN IN THE MEDIA * Justice Department officials take interest in, praise Chicago anti-violence programs Chicago Sun-Times * 3 South And West Side Nonprofits Awarded $1 Million In Grants For Job Training And Development Block Club Chicago

JOIN THE METROPOLITAN FAMILY! Featured Career Opporunities * Contracts and Grants Monitor Headquarters * Behavioral Health Therapist (Adoption Preservation Program) Midway * Clinical Program Supervisor - Crisis Services Southeast Chicago * View all our job listings at www.metrofamily.org/careers Keep up with all things careers at Metropolitan with @MetroFamCareers, our new social media pages! Follow on Facebook and Instagram.