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Safe Haven Programs

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

Safe Haven after-school 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.

Winter Break Safe Haven Sites for SY24-25

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

Site Name Address Dates Open, Hours Hours Neighborhood Contact
River City Community Development Center 3709 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60651

December 23, 26, 27, 30

January 2-3

10am-2pm

West Humboldt Park 319-432-1300
Peoples Church of the Harvest COGIC 3570 W. Fifth Ave., Chicago, IL 60624

December 23, 26, 27, 30

January 2-3

10am-2pm East Garfield Park 773-639-8593
Chance After Chance Ministry NFP 217 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60644

December 23, 26, 27, 30

January 2-3

10am-2pm Austin 773-386-7778
Life Changing Community Outreach 5900 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL 60639

December 23, 26, 27, 30

January 2-3

8am-3pm Austin 773 417-2474
Judah International Outreach Ministries, Inc. 939 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60651

December 23, 26, 27, 30

January 2-3

10am-2pm Humboldt Park 773-360-8475
Jesus Word Center 4224 W. 13th St., Chicago, IL 60623

December 23, 26, 27, 30

January 2-3

10am-2pm North Lawndale 773-677-7722
Sembrando El Futuro 1305 N. Hamlin Ave., Chicago, IL 60651

December 23, 26, 27, 30

January 2-3

10am-2pm West Humboldt Park 773-987-7649

After School Safe Haven Sites for SY24-25

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

Hours are 3PM to 6PM unless noted otherwise.

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
Family Centered Educational Agency 6604 S. Hermitage Ave., 60636 Englewood
Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church 3330 S King Dr, 60616 Bronzeville
New Life Centers of Chicagoland - Little Village La Semilla 2657 S Lawndale Ave, 60623 Little Village
SGA Youth & Family Services 3501 W. 48th Pl., 60632 Brighton Park

Office of Faith-Based Initiatives

773-553-2500

faithbased@cps.edu

42 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60602