1.) How to obtain an official copy of my high school transcript?
Call York High School 773-535-6816 or visit http://cps.edu/About_CPS/Departments/Pages/StudentRecords.aspx
2.) How to obtain a Illinois State ID?
Applying for a New Illinois SOS Identification Card | DMV.orgwww.dmv.org/il-illinois/id-cards.php
The Unofficial Guide to the DMV
3.) How to obtain a Birth Certificate?
There are five ways to obtain a birth certificate:
4.) How many credits are needed to graduate?
24
5.) There are five ways to obtain a birth certificate:
6.) What companies hire individuals with backgrounds?
Jobs for Felons / Felon Friendly Employers List:
Aamco
Ace Hardware
Albertson’s
American Greetings
Apple Inc.
Applebee’s
Aramark
AT&T
Avon Products
Bahama Breeze
Baskin-Robbins
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Best Western
Black & Decker
Braum’s Inc.
Bridgestone
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cambell’s Soup
Carl’s Jr.
Carrier Corporation
CDW
Chick-fil-A
Chili’s
Chipotle
Chrysler
Cintas
Community Education Centers
ConAgra Foods
Dairy Queen
Dart Containers
Deer Park Spring Water co.
Delta Faucets
Denny’s
Dole Food Company
Dollar Tree
Divizio Industries
Dr. Pepper
Dunlop Tires
Dunkin’ Donuts
DuPont
Duracell
Eddie V’s
Embassy Suites
Epson
ERMCO, Inc.
Family Dollar
Firestone Auto Care
Flying J
Food Services of America
Frito-Lay
Fruit of the Loom
Genentech
General Electric
General Mills
Georgia-Pacific
Golden Corral
Goodman
Grainger
Great Clips
Hanes
HH Gregg
Hilton Hotels
IBM
IHOP
Ikea
In-N-Out Burger
International Paper
Interstate Batteries
Jack in the Box
Jiffy Lube
Jimmy Johns
Kelly Moore Paints
KFC
Kohl’s
Kraft Foods
Longhorn Steakhouse
McDonald’s
Men’s Wearhouse
Metals USA
Miller Brewing Company
Motorola
NFI
Nordstrom
O’Charleys
Olive Garden
Pactiv
Pappadeaux
PepsiCo
PetSmart
PFS
Phillip Morris Inc.
Pilgrim’s
Praxair
Radisson
Red Lobster
Red Robin
Republic Services
Restaurant Depot
Reyes Beverage Group
Rubbermaid
Ruby Tuesday
Rumpke
Safeway
Salvation Army
Sara Lee
Seasons 52
Shell Oil
Shoprite
Sony
Subway
Sysco
Tesla
Trader Joes
Tyson Foods
US Foods
US Steel Corporation
Volunteers of America
Wendy’s
WinCo Foods
Wyndham Hotels
Yard House
7.) How to receive FASA information?
Visit https://fafsa.ed.gov/
8.) How to get a medical card?
To apply for medical assistance, visit the nearest Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) office. Staff will help you submit an application. You can also apply online for SNAP (food stamps), Medical and Cash Benefits through Illinois Web Benefits.How to Apply for Medicaid - Illinois Department of ...www.hfs.illinois.gov/medical/apply.html
9.) How to get a copy of my Social Security card?
10.) Where can I take Parenting classes?
Biracial Family Network773.288.3644
[email protected]
P.O. Box 2387, Chicago, IL 60690-2387
The Biracial Family Network (BFN) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) - charitable organization. BFN is recognized as an organization that provides social services to its community. BFN does not tolerate discrimination based on age, color, nationality, race, religion, or sex.
Our mission is to establish spaces of comfort and connection among members of multiracial families. To take action against racist and discriminatory practices. To educate people and communities about multiracial experiences.
Clusters Moms of Multiples708.747.1413
Oak Forest, IL
Clusters Moms of Multiples serving the South Chicago area meets the second Wednesday of the month in Oak Forest.
Community Counseling Center of Chicago773.549.2322
Chicago, IL
Community Counseling Center of Chicago holds free parenting skills classes in English and Spanish for parents of children from birth to age 12 CTA passes, refreshments and free childcare provided.
Dolton/South Holland MOMs708.201.0012
Dolton, IL
Dolton/South Holland MOMs invites at-home moms and dads to join for discussions, speakers, play dates and more.
Double Blessings
Mothers of Twins Club630.268.1877
630.293.4120
Glen Oaks Hospital, Glendale Heights, IL
Double Blessings Mothers of Twins Club meets the fourth Thursday at 7pm.
Double Dilemma
Mothers of Twins Club
847.516.9676
Salvation Army Building, Crystal Lake, IL
Double Dilemma Mothers of Twins Club meets the second Tuesday of the month.
Double Love M.O.T.C.630.483.1868
Sherman Hospital, Elgin, IL
Double Love M.O.T.C. a support group for moms of multiples, meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
The Early Years Program
847.933.0051, x 444
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center, Skokie, IL
We provide support, education, playgroups and more to families with children to age 4.
The Family Circle of
Youth and Family Counseling
847.367.5991
First Presbyterian Church, Libertyville, IL
The Family Circle of Youth and Family Counseling offers ongoing support and parent education for families with children under age 6. Also, a Drop-In Playtime meets Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11am.
The Family Institute
847.733.4300
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Family Network 847.433.0377
330 Laurel Ave., Highland Park, IL
Family Network provides a parent-child drop-in center Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Speakers and Parent-Child classes, including dinnertime programs for working parents, are offered.
The Fox Valley Adoption Group630.513.1370
Fox Valley, IL
The Fox Valley Adoption Group meets the first Monday of the month at 9:30 for a playgroup.
Gemini Mothers of Twins847.299.8680
St. John's Lutheran Church, Mt. Prospect, IL
Gemini Mothers of Twins meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm.
Greater DuPage MYM
(Meld's Young Moms; Young Dads)
For teenage mothers and fathers
630.790.8433
Glen Ellyn, IL
Greater DuPage MYM in Glen Ellyn provides training and support for teenage mothers and fathers.
Healthy Families Illinois815.727.8501
Will County Health Department, Will County, IL
Healthy Families Illinois provides support and education to Will Co. teen parents.
HelpMates219.836.6270
Munster, IN
Jewish Family and Community Service312.357.4800
Chicago, IL
Jewish Family and Community Service offers parenting support and educational programs throughout the Chicago area.
La Leche League847.519.7730
800.LA.LECHE
Palatine, IL
The La Leche League International mission is: To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
www.lalecheleague.org
11.) How to enroll in City Colleges of Chicago?
City Colleges of Chicago is an open enrollment institution and students are accepted year-round.
REQUEST INFORMATIONNot ready to apply? Click the link below for more information on how City Colleges of Chicago can get you from College to Career.
REQUEST INFOADMISSIONS IS A TWO-STEP PROCESS, AS FOLLOWS:Step 1 : Apply Online(new students only)Complete an online admissions application. Once your application is accepted, you will be assigned a student ID number that you will use to complete the admissions application.
If you need assistance completing your online application, please call 773-COLLEGE.
Step 2 : Download Your New Student Registration ChecklistAfter you complete your online application, click a link below to download your New Student Registration Checklist.
Registration Checklists:If you have any questions about your application or the admissions process, visit your college’s Admissions Office.
12.) Do I qualify for Social Security Insurance?
Social Security uses both medical disability criteria and non-medicalcriteria to determine whether you qualify for Social Security disability(SSDI, the program based on work credits) or Supplemental SecurityIncome (SSI, the low-income program). First, you must be able to prove that you are medically disabled.Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits | Disability ...www.disabilitysecrets.com/topics/eligibility-social-security-disability.htm
13.) Where can I receive counselling services?
Call York High School 773-535-6816 or visit http://cps.edu/About_CPS/Departments/Pages/StudentRecords.aspx
2.) How to obtain a Illinois State ID?
Applying for a New Illinois SOS Identification Card | DMV.orgwww.dmv.org/il-illinois/id-cards.php
The Unofficial Guide to the DMV
3.) How to obtain a Birth Certificate?
There are five ways to obtain a birth certificate:
- In person – Most records are printed on demand while you wait at any of our locations (downtown and five suburban courthouses).
- Records are $15 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy of the same record.
- Cash, debit cards and credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover) are accepted. A $1.25 processing fee is charged for debit cards; a $1.75 processing fee for credit cards. Checks are not accepted.
- By mail – On average, mail orders are processed in 7-10 business days.
Mail your request to:
Cook County Clerk David Orr
Bureau of Vital Records
P.O. Box 641070
Chicago, IL 60664-1070
Include the following items in your mail order:- a completed Birth Certificate Request Form (be sure to include your phone number)
- a photocopy of your photo identification (click here for acceptable forms of ID)
- a check or money order payable to “Cook County Clerk” for $15 (additional copies of the same record cost $4 each)
- a self-addressed stamped envelope for your document(s) to be mailed to you.
- Currency Exchange – Birth records can be ordered at any Currency Exchange.
- For hours and locations, call (847) 759-8905 or visitmycurrencyexchange.com.
- In addition to the standard record fees, there is a $5 surcharge for records obtained at a Currency Exchange.
- Records must be picked up at the store by the customer at a later time.
- Online – Order online via VitalChek.
- You will need to know the city of birth listed on the birth certificate, the child’s full name, the exact date of birth, and the parents’ first and last names.
- In addition to the standard record fees, VitalChek online orders charge $12.45 for processing and standard postage.
- Processing time averages 10-14 business days for regular mail (included), 5-7 business days for 2-day air ($16.50), and 3-5 business days for UPS Air ($19).
- Credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover) and checks are accepted.
- Phone – Phone orders via VitalChek can be made by calling toll free (866) 252-8974.
- You will need to know the city of birth listed on the birth certificate, the child’s full name, the exact date of birth, and the parents’ first and last names.
- In addition to the standard record fees, VitalChek online orders charge $12.45 for processing and standard postage.
- Processing time averages 10-14 business days for regular mail (included), 5-7 business days for 2-day air ($16.50), and 3-5 business days for UPS Air ($19).
- Credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover) and checks are accepted.
4.) How many credits are needed to graduate?
24
5.) There are five ways to obtain a birth certificate:
- In person – Most records are printed on demand while you wait at any of our locations (downtown and five suburban courthouses).
- Records are $15 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy of the same record.
- Cash, debit cards and credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover) are accepted. A $1.25 processing fee is charged for debit cards; a $1.75 processing fee for credit cards. Checks are not accepted.
- By mail – On average, mail orders are processed in 7-10 business days.
Mail your request to:
Cook County Clerk David Orr
Bureau of Vital Records
P.O. Box 641070
Chicago, IL 60664-1070
Include the following items in your mail order:- a completed Birth Certificate Request Form (be sure to include your phone number)
- a photocopy of your photo identification (click here for acceptable forms of ID)
- a check or money order payable to “Cook County Clerk” for $15 (additional copies of the same record cost $4 each)
- a self-addressed stamped envelope for your document(s) to be mailed to you.
- Currency Exchange – Birth records can be ordered at any Currency Exchange.
- For hours and locations, call (847) 759-8905 or visitmycurrencyexchange.com.
- In addition to the standard record fees, there is a $5 surcharge for records obtained at a Currency Exchange.
- Records must be picked up at the store by the customer at a later time.
- Online – Order online via VitalChek.
- You will need to know the city of birth listed on the birth certificate, the child’s full name, the exact date of birth, and the parents’ first and last names.
- In addition to the standard record fees, VitalChek online orders charge $12.45 for processing and standard postage.
- Processing time averages 10-14 business days for regular mail (included), 5-7 business days for 2-day air ($16.50), and 3-5 business days for UPS Air ($19).
- Credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover) and checks are accepted.
- Phone – Phone orders via VitalChek can be made by calling toll free (866) 252-8974.
- You will need to know the city of birth listed on the birth certificate, the child’s full name, the exact date of birth, and the parents’ first and last names.
- In addition to the standard record fees, VitalChek online orders charge $12.45 for processing and standard postage.
- Processing time averages 10-14 business days for regular mail (included), 5-7 business days for 2-day air ($16.50), and 3-5 business days for UPS Air ($19).
- Credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover) and checks are accepted.
6.) What companies hire individuals with backgrounds?
Jobs for Felons / Felon Friendly Employers List:
Aamco
Ace Hardware
Albertson’s
American Greetings
Apple Inc.
Applebee’s
Aramark
AT&T
Avon Products
Bahama Breeze
Baskin-Robbins
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Best Western
Black & Decker
Braum’s Inc.
Bridgestone
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cambell’s Soup
Carl’s Jr.
Carrier Corporation
CDW
Chick-fil-A
Chili’s
Chipotle
Chrysler
Cintas
Community Education Centers
ConAgra Foods
Dairy Queen
Dart Containers
Deer Park Spring Water co.
Delta Faucets
Denny’s
Dole Food Company
Dollar Tree
Divizio Industries
Dr. Pepper
Dunlop Tires
Dunkin’ Donuts
DuPont
Duracell
Eddie V’s
Embassy Suites
Epson
ERMCO, Inc.
Family Dollar
Firestone Auto Care
Flying J
Food Services of America
Frito-Lay
Fruit of the Loom
Genentech
General Electric
General Mills
Georgia-Pacific
Golden Corral
Goodman
Grainger
Great Clips
Hanes
HH Gregg
Hilton Hotels
IBM
IHOP
Ikea
In-N-Out Burger
International Paper
Interstate Batteries
Jack in the Box
Jiffy Lube
Jimmy Johns
Kelly Moore Paints
KFC
Kohl’s
Kraft Foods
Longhorn Steakhouse
McDonald’s
Men’s Wearhouse
Metals USA
Miller Brewing Company
Motorola
NFI
Nordstrom
O’Charleys
Olive Garden
Pactiv
Pappadeaux
PepsiCo
PetSmart
PFS
Phillip Morris Inc.
Pilgrim’s
Praxair
Radisson
Red Lobster
Red Robin
Republic Services
Restaurant Depot
Reyes Beverage Group
Rubbermaid
Ruby Tuesday
Rumpke
Safeway
Salvation Army
Sara Lee
Seasons 52
Shell Oil
Shoprite
Sony
Subway
Sysco
Tesla
Trader Joes
Tyson Foods
US Foods
US Steel Corporation
Volunteers of America
Wendy’s
WinCo Foods
Wyndham Hotels
Yard House
7.) How to receive FASA information?
Visit https://fafsa.ed.gov/
8.) How to get a medical card?
To apply for medical assistance, visit the nearest Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) office. Staff will help you submit an application. You can also apply online for SNAP (food stamps), Medical and Cash Benefits through Illinois Web Benefits.How to Apply for Medicaid - Illinois Department of ...www.hfs.illinois.gov/medical/apply.html
9.) How to get a copy of my Social Security card?
10.) Where can I take Parenting classes?
Biracial Family Network773.288.3644
[email protected]
P.O. Box 2387, Chicago, IL 60690-2387
The Biracial Family Network (BFN) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) - charitable organization. BFN is recognized as an organization that provides social services to its community. BFN does not tolerate discrimination based on age, color, nationality, race, religion, or sex.
Our mission is to establish spaces of comfort and connection among members of multiracial families. To take action against racist and discriminatory practices. To educate people and communities about multiracial experiences.
Clusters Moms of Multiples708.747.1413
Oak Forest, IL
Clusters Moms of Multiples serving the South Chicago area meets the second Wednesday of the month in Oak Forest.
Community Counseling Center of Chicago773.549.2322
Chicago, IL
Community Counseling Center of Chicago holds free parenting skills classes in English and Spanish for parents of children from birth to age 12 CTA passes, refreshments and free childcare provided.
Dolton/South Holland MOMs708.201.0012
Dolton, IL
Dolton/South Holland MOMs invites at-home moms and dads to join for discussions, speakers, play dates and more.
Double Blessings
Mothers of Twins Club630.268.1877
630.293.4120
Glen Oaks Hospital, Glendale Heights, IL
Double Blessings Mothers of Twins Club meets the fourth Thursday at 7pm.
Double Dilemma
Mothers of Twins Club
847.516.9676
Salvation Army Building, Crystal Lake, IL
Double Dilemma Mothers of Twins Club meets the second Tuesday of the month.
Double Love M.O.T.C.630.483.1868
Sherman Hospital, Elgin, IL
Double Love M.O.T.C. a support group for moms of multiples, meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
The Early Years Program
847.933.0051, x 444
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center, Skokie, IL
We provide support, education, playgroups and more to families with children to age 4.
The Family Circle of
Youth and Family Counseling
847.367.5991
First Presbyterian Church, Libertyville, IL
The Family Circle of Youth and Family Counseling offers ongoing support and parent education for families with children under age 6. Also, a Drop-In Playtime meets Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11am.
The Family Institute
847.733.4300
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Family Network 847.433.0377
330 Laurel Ave., Highland Park, IL
Family Network provides a parent-child drop-in center Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Speakers and Parent-Child classes, including dinnertime programs for working parents, are offered.
The Fox Valley Adoption Group630.513.1370
Fox Valley, IL
The Fox Valley Adoption Group meets the first Monday of the month at 9:30 for a playgroup.
Gemini Mothers of Twins847.299.8680
St. John's Lutheran Church, Mt. Prospect, IL
Gemini Mothers of Twins meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm.
Greater DuPage MYM
(Meld's Young Moms; Young Dads)
For teenage mothers and fathers
630.790.8433
Glen Ellyn, IL
Greater DuPage MYM in Glen Ellyn provides training and support for teenage mothers and fathers.
Healthy Families Illinois815.727.8501
Will County Health Department, Will County, IL
Healthy Families Illinois provides support and education to Will Co. teen parents.
HelpMates219.836.6270
Munster, IN
Jewish Family and Community Service312.357.4800
Chicago, IL
Jewish Family and Community Service offers parenting support and educational programs throughout the Chicago area.
La Leche League847.519.7730
800.LA.LECHE
Palatine, IL
The La Leche League International mission is: To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
www.lalecheleague.org
11.) How to enroll in City Colleges of Chicago?
City Colleges of Chicago is an open enrollment institution and students are accepted year-round.
REQUEST INFORMATIONNot ready to apply? Click the link below for more information on how City Colleges of Chicago can get you from College to Career.
REQUEST INFOADMISSIONS IS A TWO-STEP PROCESS, AS FOLLOWS:Step 1 : Apply Online(new students only)Complete an online admissions application. Once your application is accepted, you will be assigned a student ID number that you will use to complete the admissions application.
If you need assistance completing your online application, please call 773-COLLEGE.
Step 2 : Download Your New Student Registration ChecklistAfter you complete your online application, click a link below to download your New Student Registration Checklist.
Registration Checklists:If you have any questions about your application or the admissions process, visit your college’s Admissions Office.
12.) Do I qualify for Social Security Insurance?
Social Security uses both medical disability criteria and non-medicalcriteria to determine whether you qualify for Social Security disability(SSDI, the program based on work credits) or Supplemental SecurityIncome (SSI, the low-income program). First, you must be able to prove that you are medically disabled.Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits | Disability ...www.disabilitysecrets.com/topics/eligibility-social-security-disability.htm
13.) Where can I receive counselling services?