LAN 56
Palos, Worth, Orland, Lemont, Calumet, & Lower Stickney Townships
Co-Conveners:
Michael Brady
Metropolitan Family Services Southwest 10537 South Roberts Road Palos Hills, IL 60465
Phone: (708) 974-5150 Fax: (708) 974-2498
E-Mail: bradym@metrofamily.org
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Liaisons/Coordinators:
| CRSA | DCFS | DHS/OASA |
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Robert Watts Community & Residential Services Authority 100 N First St, W-101 Springfield, IL 62777 Phone: (217) 782-2438 Fax: (217) 524-1529
Toll Free: 877-541-2772
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Beverly Christmon DCFS 15115 S. Dixie Highway Harvey, IL 60426 Phone: (708) 210-3728 Fax: (708) 210-3411
E-Mail:
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Carmen Townsend DHS/OASA 100 W. Randolph, 5-600 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: (312) 814-3840 Fax: (312) 814-2419
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| DHS/DMH | IFF | ISBE |
| Bill Maesen Metro C & A Network Chicago Read Annex 4200 N. Oak Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60634 Phone: (773) 794-4882 |
Patricia Leppala-Bardell
Illinois Federation of Familes 21555 Gelden Road Lake Villa, IL 60046
P: (847)265-0500 F: (847)265-0501
E-Mail: plwrap@aol.com
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Lorrain Altamirano SW Coop for Special Ed. 6020 W. 151st St. Oak Forest, IL 60452 Phone: (708) 687-0900 Fax: (708) 687-5695
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| PBIS | |
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Joane Scholefield P: (708)997-1182 E-Mail; joanescholefield@sbcglobal.net Bryan Bolger P: (708)280-2414 E-Mail: bryanbolger@comcast.net |
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| Flex Fund Information |
Metropolitan Family Services South West Michael Brady
10537 South Roberts Road Palos Hills, IL 60465 P: (708) 974-5150
E-Mail: bradym@metrofamily.org
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| Flex Provider Name |
FY 05 Total Flex Contract Amt. |
Flex Allocation | C/A LAN - FCS | FCS Provider Name | FCS Program Name | Program Description |
| Metropolitan Family Serv SW | $12,671.00 | $31,600.00 | 56 - Calumet, Lemont, Orland, Palos, Lower Stickney, Worth Townships | YMCA OF METRO CHICAGO SOUTHWEST/ YMCA NETWORK FOR COUNSELING AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | Mental Health Substance Abuse Counseling |
Y.M.C.A. will provide mental health counseling
to youth ages 8 and above and their families, when the identified outh is at
risk of school truancy, suspension and/or expulsion. Substance abuse counseling will also be provided to youth when drugs or alcohol are directly interfering with school attendance and academic success. All services will promote positive behavior and academic engagement throug parent involvement and the coordination and collaboration of communityh, child welfare services, other state agencies and educational services. The primary school distric of focus will be Community High School, District 218, encompassing Eisenhower (Blue Island) Shepard (Palos Heights), Richards (Oak Lawn) and Aspen (Robbins). |
| METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES SW | Partner Advocates for School Success (PASS) |
PASS will provide educational support services
to families of children wo are at risk of school failure because of
truancy, threatened suspension or expulsion due to behavior problems or
family problems that interfere with a child succeeding in school.
Services will include supportive case management, advocacy, information and linkage with needed resources, wraparound services and consultation with school staff. All support services will promote positive behavior and academic engagement through parental involvement and close collaboration with the schools, and other agencies that are working with the family (e.g child welfare, state agencies,mental health). Privamary collaboration will be with School Districts #130 and 132. |
Family Centered Services
Programs:
- Parents Plus Partners - Blue Island
- Families and Schools Together (FAST)
- YMCA Network Mentor Southwest
Minutes of Prior Meetings
Chicago Public Schools website: www.cps.k12.il.us
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