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Walk-In & Drop Box Locations

Our offices are accessible by phone at (312) 823-1100.

Child Care Assistance Program Phone Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Child Care Resource & Referral Phone Hours
Same hours as listed above, except 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Our walk-in sites primarily assist parents and child care providers with applying for and troubleshooting issues with the Child Care Assistance Program. We also connect them with other information and resources. Drop boxes are a convenient and secure way for parents and providers to submit their paperwork (applications, forms, etc.).

CENTRAL / WEST SIDE (view map)
1340 S. Damen, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60608
Walk-In Hours —
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Closed
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Centers by appointment only)
Drop Box Hours
— 24 hours, 7 days

SOUTH SIDE / CHATHAM
(view map)
8741 S. Greenwood, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60619
Walk-In Hours

Monday and Tuesday - 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Centers by appointment only)
Drop Box Hours — 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., weekdays

NORTH SIDE / UPTOWN (view map)
4753 N. Broadway, 1st Floor, Chicago, IL 60640
Walk-In HoursBy appointment only
Drop Box Hours — 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., 7 days

Illinois Action for Children is funded in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)