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Housing Forward

Housing Forward aims to prevent homelessness whenever possible, respond to housing crises when they do occur and stabilize people with supportive services and housing. It offers a full range of programs and services that include:

  • Emergency financial assistance
  • Emergency shelter
  • Interim and transitional housing
  • Respite services for a medical or behavioral health event
  • Wraparound services, including employment, family support, community health nursing, behavioral health and legal clinic
  • Rental support
  • Permanent supportive housing
  • Housing navigation services and more

Housing Forward serves 26 communities in west suburban Cook County: Bellwood, Berkeley, Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Cicero, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Forest View, Franklin Park, Harwood Heights, Hillside, Lyons, Maywood, Melrose Park, Norridge, North Riverside, Northlake, Oak Park, River Forest, River Grove, Riverside, Schiller Park, Stickney, Stone Park and Westchester.

For more information, call the Housing Forward Office at (708) 338-1724 or visit the Housing Forward About Us page.