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Safe Haven Programs

CPS partners with faith-based and nonprofit organizations to host the Safe Haven Out-of-School Program to provide all CPS students with additional learning time outside regular school hours.

Safe Haven programming engages students in academic and recreational activities that fosters the development of peer and mentor relationships to help students stay on track at school. To register for a Safe Haven program, complete the consent form linked with the list of sites below.

Safe Haven operates in three cycles over the course of the year:

  • After school: September - June
  • Spring break: March - April
  • Summer break: June - August

Safe Haven sites across the city offer out-of-school time programming for all CPS students. The program also offers programming specifically tailored to spring break and summer. Safe Haven sites serve as contingency sites for unexpected interruptions in a school day(s). Healthy meals will be provided at all locations. Hours of operation may vary by site.

If you have general questions about the program, contact the Office of Faith-Based Initiatives at 773-553-2500 or email faithbased@cps.edu.

Spring Break Sites

Free Program! Enjoy recreational activities, arts & crafts, homework catch up, and SEL programming.

To register for a Spring Break safe haven program, complete the Spring consent form [ ENGLISH | SPANISH ].

These sites will be open for spring break, from 10 am to 2 pm, March 23rd to the 27th.

Site Address Community
Allen Metropolitan C.M.E. Church 10946 S. Lowe Ave
60628
Roseland
Carey Tercentenary AME Church 1448 S. Homan Ave
60623
South Lawndale
Chance After Chance 217 N. Cicero Ave
60644
Austin
Corinthian Temple 230 N Kolmar Ave
60624
West Garfield Park
Family Empowerment Centers 1533 W. Devon Ave
60660
Edgewater
Heirs of the Promise 4821 W. Chicago Ave
60651
Austin
Jesus Word Center 4224 W 13th St
60623
West Lawndale
New Life Centers - Humboldt Park 1410 N Springfield Ave
60651
Humboldt Park
New Life Centers - Little Village 2657 S Lawndale Ave
60623
Little Village
Peoples Church of the Harvest 3570 W. 5th Ave
60624
West Garfield Park
River City Community Development Center 3709 W. Grand Ave
60651
Humboldt Park
Sembrando El Futuro 1305 N Hamlin Ave
60651
Humboldt Park
Stone CDC 4938 W. Chicago Ave
60651
Austin
Sunrise Community Empowerment 4209-4211 W Cermak Rd
60623
North Lawndale
The ARK of St. Sabina 7800 S. Racine Ave
60620
Auburn Gresham

After School Safe Haven Sites for SY25-26

To register for a safe haven program, complete the Consent Form for After School Programs
[ ENGLISH | SPANISH ].

Programs begin October 6th, and hours are 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

South Side Church Address Neighborhood
Allen Metropolitan C.M.E. Church 10946 S. Lowe, 60628 Roseland
The Ark of St. Sabina 7800 S. Racine Ave.,  60620 Auburn Gresham
Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church 3330 S Martin Luther King Dr, 60616 Bronzeville
New Life Centers Little Village 2657 S Lawndale Ave, 60623 Little Village

Office of Faith-Based Initiatives

773-553-2500

faithbased@cps.edu

42 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60602