If you live in the south suburbs of Cook County, Illinois Action for Children can help you join and help pay for the Pace Vanpool program.
Pace Vanpool is a carpool program that parents can join with others who share similar routes to and from work. When you join, Pace will:
Participants form a vanpool group of at least four employed adults who use the van to drive the group between home and work. Illinois Action for Children is partnering with Pace to also help parents use the van for trips to child care.
You can form your own vanpool group, or we can help you form one. One person from the group is the primary driver. This person drives the group to and from work, and can use the van for some personal use as well. The other participants sign up as passengers and can also sign up as back-up drivers.
Interested in learning more? Complete our interest form to receive updates on how you can join the program!
Reach out anytime — we’re happy to walk you through how vanpooling works, what the costs look like, and how to get started.
Email: santosha.anderson@actforchildren.org
Phone: (708) 968-1573
We also host both in-person and virtual information sessions for the vanpool program where you can learn how the program works, including the benefits and enrollment requirements. It’s also a great way to meet other parents who may want to form a vanpool.
*Benefits available through June 2027
To be eligible for additional benefits, you must:
People not eligible for these benefits can still join a Pace Vanpool if employed, but will pay the regular Pace fares. For full benefits, eligibility, and program details, please review our program guide.
