Welcoming Families of Immigrant Students
A Message From Interim CEO Dr. Macquline King
A message from OMME Chief Karime Asaf (Spanish)
Visit the FACE Website
Learn more about how FACE empowers students, teachers, and parents on the FACE website.
Programs
Family and Community Engagement (FACE) empowers parents/guardians to be active stewards of their child’s educational process and facilitates family and community participation in their school community through outreach, events, educational opportunities, and community and faith-based partnerships. Our core work includes:
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Parent University
Free classes and workshops and available to all parents and community members based in over 13 sites across the city.
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Safe Haven Out-of-School Program
Out-of-school enrichment and child care for students K-8 made possible through partnerships with local Faith communities and the CPS Office of Faith-Based Initiatives.
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Local School Councils (LSCs)
Supporting the operation of each schools’ Local School Council.
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Volunteer Processing
The team responsible for processing volunteer applications, enabling communities to safely support their local CPS schools.
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Community Action Council (CACs)
Community Action Councils (CACs) bring together families, school administrators, teachers, staff, and community stakeholders to support the improvement of local education.
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Title I Parent and Family Engagement
Providing guidance and support to each school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) in spending their Title I funds from the federal government according to federal and state guidelines. Manages the Parent Board of Governors, an advisory body to the district comprised of parents from Title I schools.
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FACE Specialists
Stationed in every geographic network, FACE Specialists are prepared to support your needs by connecting you with information and resources.
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Parent Collaborative
FACE Managers share information and build leadership capacity at monthly meetings for parents and community members from Title 1 schools within a Network.
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Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
PACs are established at schools that receive Title 1 funding. They work to empower parents to inspire and assist their children in achieving educational goals and graduating from high school.
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Office of Faith-Based Initiatives
The Office of Faith-Based Initiatives (OFBI) is committed and dedicated to bridging the gaps between Chicago Public Schools and the faith-based communities of Chicago.
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Back-to-School Bashes
Hosting a series of Back-to-School Bash events every summer to get out the word about the new school year and connecting families to local resources.
Additional Contact Information
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Office of Faith-Based Initiatives
773-553-2500
42 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60602 -