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Family and Community Engagement (FACE)

FACE helps to strengthen the connections between our schools and communities to improve educational outcomes for all students through leading district engagement efforts and managing community-facing services and programs.

Family and Community Engagement in Education

773-553-FACE (3223)

FACE@cps.edu

42 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60602

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Programs

Family and Community Engagement (FACE) empowers parents/guardians to be active stewards of their child’s educational process and facilitates family and community participation in their school community through outreach, events, educational opportunities, and community and faith-based partnerships. Our core work includes:

  • Parent University

    Free classes and workshops and available to all parents and community members based in over 13 sites across the city.

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  • Safe Haven Out-of-School Program

    Out-of-school enrichment and child care for students K-8 made possible through partnerships with local Faith communities and the CPS Office of Faith-Based Initiatives.

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  • Local School Councils (LSCs)

    Supporting the operation of each schools’ Local School Council.

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  • Volunteer Processing

    The team responsible for processing volunteer applications, enabling communities to safely support their local CPS schools.

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  • Community Action Council (CACs)

    Community Action Councils (CACs) bring together families, school administrators, teachers, staff, and community stakeholders to support the improvement of local education.

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  • Title I Parent and Family Engagement

    Providing guidance and support to each school’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) in spending their Title I funds from the federal government according to federal and state guidelines. Manages the Parent Board of Governors, an advisory body to the district comprised of parents from Title I schools.

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  • FACE Specialists

    Stationed in every geographic network, FACE Specialists are prepared to support your needs by connecting you with information and resources.

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  • Parent Collaborative

    FACE Managers share information and build leadership capacity at monthly meetings for parents and community members from Title 1 schools within a Network.

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  • Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

    PACs are established at schools that receive Title 1 funding. They work to empower parents to inspire and assist their children in achieving educational goals and graduating from high school.

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  • Office of Faith-Based Initiatives

    The Office of Faith-Based Initiatives (OFBI) is committed and dedicated to bridging the gaps between Chicago Public Schools and the faith-based communities of Chicago.

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  • Back-to-School Bashes

    Hosting a series of Back-to-School Bash events every summer to get out the word about the new school year and connecting families to local resources.

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