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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Prepare for your citizenship test in small, online group classes. Content includes speaking, reading and writing English, along with U.S. history and civics. Virtual programs presented in partnership with Arlington Heights Memorial Library.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
7-8:45pm
Arlington Heights Memorial Library
500 N Dunton Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
United States
Prepare for your citizenship test in small, online group classes. Content includes speaking, reading and writing English, along with U.S. history and civics. Virtual programs presented in partnership with Arlington Heights Memorial Library.
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For assistance or more information, call us at 855.275.5237 or email us at Ask@JCFS.org.
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Illinois Welcome Center - A state-run resource that assists immigrants and refugees with resettlement services, legal aid referrals, and access to health care and public benefits. Here is a complete list of the many Welcoming Centers throughout the state of Illinois.
Asian Human Services (AHS)/ Trellus - AHS offers a variety of services for immigrants, including mental health, job training, ESL classes, and primary healthcare services for Asian and immigrant communities.
Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (ECAC) - ECAC provides immigration assistance, language classes, and job placement services, with a focus on East African immigrants and refugees.
Polish American Association (PAA) - PAA offers immigration legal services, English classes, job placement, and social services for Polish immigrants and other Eastern European communities.
RefugeeOne - Offers refugee resettlement services, housing, legal assistance, employment support, mental health counseling, and English language classes.
Heartland Alliance – Refugee and Immigrant Community Services (RICS) - Provides resettlement, legal aid, mental health services, English classes, vocational training, and specialized support for survivors of trauma and torture.
World Relief Chicago - Provides comprehensive support for refugees, including housing, employment, ESL classes, and volunteer mentorship programs.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago – Refugee Resettlement Program - Provides resettlement services, job placement, community integration, legal aid, and educational resources for refugees and immigrants.
Indo-American Center - Provides support services for South Asian immigrants, including citizenship classes, ESL, health and wellness, and social services.
Vietnamese Association of Chicago - Offers services for Vietnamese and Southeast Asian immigrants, including ESL, job placement, and mental health counseling.
Rohingya Culture Center - Provides resources for Rohingya refugees, including cultural programming, ESL classes, job support, and mental health services.
Syrian Community Network - Supports Syrian refugees with housing, education, employment assistance, and cultural adaptation.
Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance (MIRA) - Offers support and services for Middle Eastern immigrants and refugees, including ESL, job training, and cultural adaptation.
ICNA Relief - Provides food pantries, financial assistance, refugee resettlement, health services, and disaster relief.
Refugee Action Network - An advocacy organization focused on policy initiatives and community events to support refugee rights and integration in Illinois.
Chicago World Refugee Day Committee - Organizes events to celebrate and support the refugee community through multicultural performances, workshops, and advocacy.
HANA Center - Supports Korean and immigrant communities with legal services, workforce development, and civic engagement programs.
Erie House - Provides education, workforce development, mental health, and community support services.
The Resurrection Project - Offers housing resources, financial literacy, immigration legal services, and community development initiatives.
African United Organization (AUO) - Provides integration support, access to resources, health, and economic empowerment programs for African immigrants and refugees.
For assistance or more information, call us at 855.275.5237 or email us at Ask@JCFS.org.
DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) - Provides child welfare services, including foster care, adoption, and family support.
IDHS (Illinois Department of Human Services) - Offers Medicaid, food assistance, refugee services, and immigrant support programs.
Secretary of State (SOS) - Provides official documentation services, including driver’s licenses, state IDs, and other resources for Illinois residents.
Social Security Administration (SSA) - Manages social security cards, benefits, and support for seniors, disabled individuals, and eligible low-income residents.
For assistance or more information, call us at 855.275.5237 or email us at Ask@JCFS.org.
Community Activism Law Alliance (CALA) - CALA offers free legal clinics and advocacy in immigrant and refugee rights, focusing on issues like housing, workers’ rights, and family immigration law.
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) - CVLS offers pro-bono legal services for low-income individuals, including assistance with immigration, family law, housing, and domestic violence cases.
Legal Aid Chicago - Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents of Chicago, covering areas such as immigration law, housing, family law, and public benefits.
Latinos Progresando - Latinos Progresando offers immigration legal services, community engagement, and cultural programs with a focus on serving Latino immigrant communities in Little Village and beyond.
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) - Advocates for immigrant rights and provides programs to support immigrant and refugee integration, including citizenship assistance and civic engagement.
Chicago Legal Clinic - Offers low-cost legal services to immigrants, including help with immigration forms, DACA, deportation defense, and family law issues.
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) - NIJC offers comprehensive legal services and advocates for immigrant rights, providing direct representation in asylum, deportation defense, and other immigration cases.
For assistance or more information, call us at 855.275.5237 or email us at Ask@JCFS.org.
Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) - JARC provides job training and workforce development, including programs in manufacturing skills for immigrants, and job placement assistance for English language learners.
National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) - NLEI offers bilingual training programs, GED and citizenship preparation, and career counseling for Latino and immigrant communities in Chicago.
Truman College – English as a Second Language (ESL) Program - Truman College, part of the City Colleges of Chicago, offers free or low-cost ESL courses, citizenship classes, and adult education to support language proficiency and job readiness.
Cara Chicago - Cara Chicago provides job training, placement, and retention services to support individuals facing barriers to employment, including immigrants and refugees.
Instituto del Progreso Latino (Instituto) - Instituto focuses on economic empowerment for Latino immigrants, providing educational services, workforce training, and citizenship classes.
Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) - CMAA supports immigrants and refugees from Asian and other communities, offering ESL classes, employment services, youth programs, and citizenship preparation.
Centro Romero - Centro Romero offers ESL, citizenship classes, family support services, and youth programs, focusing on empowering the Latino immigrant community.
Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition (CCLC) - Provides access to literacy programs, ESL classes, and digital skills training, with a focus on supporting adult learners from immigrant backgrounds.
For assistance or more information, call us at 855.275.5237 or email us at Ask@JCFS.org.
ACCESS Community Health Network - ACCESS offers comprehensive medical and mental health care, including prenatal care, family planning, and behavioral health services. They focus on serving underserved and immigrant communities.
Alivio Medical Center - Alivio provides culturally sensitive health care to Latino and immigrant families, including primary care, mental health services, and bilingual support.
The Kedzie Center - A community mental health center providing accessible counseling and psychiatric services for the Albany Park neighborhood, including immigrants and refugees.
Arab American Family Services (AAFS) - AAFS offers social services to Arab American and Muslim communities, including mental health services, domestic violence support, and immigration services.
Apna Ghar - Apna Ghar provides holistic services for immigrant survivors of gender-based violence, including shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy.
Howard Brown Health - Offers LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare, HIV/AIDS care, behavioral health, and services for immigrant and refugee health.
Hamdard Health Center - Provides mental health, primary care, and domestic violence services, particularly for South Asian and Middle Eastern communities.
Tapestry360 Health - Offers primary care, behavioral health, and women’s health services, with a focus on serving immigrant communities.
Swedish Covenant Hospital - Offers culturally sensitive health services for immigrants and refugees, with language support and behavioral health services.
For assistance or more information, call us at 855.275.5237 or email us at Ask@JCFS.org.
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