South Chicago Parents and Friends

Community living services - the community living services offer a number of residential options for adults with disabilities some programs provide 24-hour staff assistance, while others are need-based programs that provide support on a more limited basis all residential options are licensed by the Illinois department of human services community integrated living arrangement (cila) is for individuals that live in a 24-hour supervised residential home this arrangement offers opportunities for them to be as independent as possible in their home and community they are encouraged to decorate their bedroom and home and to decide those activities and outings in which they would like to participate in each resident has an individual support plan (isp) that recognizes their needs and preferences, and guides the type of support they receive the homes are physically integrated into the community, which the organization makes every effort to ensure that the homes are similar in terms of size and number of inhabitants to others in their neighborhood family home living arrangement offers maximal supports for those individuals residing in the family home the organizations staff will assist each individual as they learn the necessary skills to live in the community the amount of assistance varies, depending upon the level of help they need every moment becomes an opportunity for learning and personal growth independent living arrangement provides minimum support, training, and direction through direct or consultative staff this will enhance the individuals skills and lead to social integration within the community individuals may live in their own home, apartment or shared apartment.

Community support services - family support services encompasses an array of programs that focus on the optimum quality of life for persons who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their families home-based support service enables a self-directed assistant to come to an individuals home on a regular basis the self-directed assistant will assess, review, and coordinate the individuals personal, educational, and social needs to ensure that all are being met. Intake support service offers access to information and referral to a variety of community resources and services these resources and services may include legal, educational, health, and social needs for individuals with disabilities.

Community day services - the community day service program extends to individuals a variety of structured activities, designed to assist in achieving their maximum potential individuals receiving services and supports are provided instruction in self-care skills, motor skills, adult daily living skills, communication, computer training and basic academic skills additionally, job training is provided to enable individuals to develop and improve vocational skills and work attitude with the goal of obtaining a productive earning ability expected results from these services and supports include increased inclusion in community activities, greater self-direction, self-determination, self-reliance, self-esteem and productive earning opportunities.

Supported employment - the supported employment program assists individuals in a variety of employed environments. These services are designed to promote regular interaction with persons without disabilities who are neither paid care givers nor service providers. On the job site, job coaching is provided by a trained agency staff member until natural supports by coworkers are developed. Supported employment may be provided in individual placements or in group settings.

Corridor manager program - local initiatives support this program is an initiative funded by the city of Chicago through lisc. The main task of corridor manager is to identify market conditions, needs and opportunities for public and private investments and assisting in coordinating those investments along the commercial avenue corridor. The goal of the program is to re-activate neighborhood cores that have historically served as focal points for pedestrian activity, shopping, services, transportation, public spaces and quality-of life amenities for local residents.

Ai fressco & s. Chicago festsweet home South Chicago festival spans over four blocks, this celebration highlighted local vendors, organizations and musical talent. The event has brought people from all over the southeast side and beyond. Commercial ave was once one of the most vibrant business corridors in the city. This event, along with the commercial ave alfresco, aims to uplift the area by bringing businesses back onto the streets, build community wealth, increase community networking, and empower small business owners by offering a regular space on the street.commercial ave alfresco: South Chicago Parents and Friends and ssa #5 have worked to redesign South Chicago's main commercial avenue business corridor to evoke the neighborhood's history through art while attracting patrons to local businesses and encouraging owners to take care of the sidewalks in front of their storefronts. Titled "who tells your story," the project brings commissioned art, market stalls for local vendors, streetscape elements, planters, and performance spaces to the corridor. The goal is to create an inviting, walkable district that encourages residents to gather and stroll while reflecting local voices through art.