Resources for Mothers and Children

Housing

Thresholds Mothers Program: Help for mothers with mental health challenges and their children. This program focuses on independent living skills, education, and healthy parenting skills. Located at: 4101 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 | Phone: (773) 572-5500.
La Casa Norte: Emergency shelter, transitional, and permanent housing solutions for mothers. Located at: 1942 N. California Ave. Chicago IL 60647 | Phone: (773) 276-4900 ext. 292.
Maryville St. Monica Program: Safe and supportive living environment for expecting and parenting women and their children up to 10 years old. Located at:1658 W. Grand, Chicago IL, 60622 | Phone: (312) 491-3500 | Email: johnsondaviss@maryvilleacademy.org.
Haymarket Center: Family Recovery Program for mothers and their children up to the age of 5. This program provides recovery home care and supportive services for up to six months. Located at: 120 N. Sangamon St. Chicago IL 60607 | Phone: (312) 226-7984.

Threshold Healthcare Partners: Threshold partners with multiple clinics and healthcare organization in the Chicagoland area to provide quality primary and behavioral health programs. Most locations offer primary care, behavioral health, dental, and substance use treatment.
La Casa Norte Health and Nutrition: La Casa Norte partners with Howard Brown Health to offer a full-service health clinic open Monday-Friday. Location: 3533 W. North Ave. Chicago IL, 60622 | Phone: (773) 388-1600.

La Casa Norte: El Mercadito: In partnership with Nourishing Hope, La Casa Norte hosts a food pantry at their Humboldt Park Community Center. The pantry provides fresh and nutritious groceries to persons of all ages. Open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 11am-3pm. Location: 3533 W. North Ave. Chicago IL, 60622.
Hello Baby: Gifts of clothing, equipment, books, diapers, wipes, hygiene products, and cleaning supplies. Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. Location: 600 E. 61st St. Chicago IL, 60637 | Phone: (773) 280-5613.
Woman, Infant, Child (WIC): Food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children

Thresholds Early Learning Center: A specialized daycare for children aged 6 weeks to five years, focusing on early childhood mental health. The center is open to the public and takes referrals from families that meet low-income threshold requirements. For more information, please call (773) 537-3293.
Hello Baby: The nation's first and only freestanding, free of charge drop in play space for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Parents must be present at all times, NOT A DROP OFF DAYCARE Hours: M-F 9a-4p. Location: 600 E. 61st St. Chicago IL 60637 | Phone: (773) 280-5613.