Top of Page
Main

Safe Haven Programs

CPS partners with faith-based and nonprofit organizations to host the Safe Haven program to provide all CPS students with additional learning time outside regular school hours.

Safe Haven after-school programming engages students in academic and recreational activities that fosters the development of peer and mentor relationships to help students stay on track at school. To register for a safe haven program, complete the consent form linked with the list of sites below. 

Safe Haven operates in three cycles over the course of the year:

  • After school: September - June
  • Spring break: March - April
  • Summer break: June - August

Safe Haven sites across the city offer out-of-school time programming for all CPS students. The program also offers programming specifically tailored to spring break and summer. Safe Haven sites serve as contingency sites for unexpected interruptions in a school day(s). Healthy meals will be provided at all locations. Hours of operation may vary by site.

If you have general questions about the program, contact the Office of Faith-Based Initiatives at 773-553-2500 or email faithbased@cps.edu.

Spring Break Sites

These sites will be open for spring break, through Friday, March 28th.

Site Address Community
Allen Metropolitan C.M.E. Church 10946 S. Lowe Ave
60628
Roseland
Carey Tercentenary 1448 S. Homan Ave
60623
South Lawndale
Chance After Chance 217 N. Cicero Ave
60644
Austin
Corinthian Temple 230 N Kolmar Ave
60624
West Garfield Park
Family Centered Educational Agency 6604 S Hermitage Ave
60636
Englewood
Family Empowerment Centers 1533 W. Devon Ave
60660
Edgewater
Heirs of the Promise 4821 W. Chicago Ave
60651
Austin
Home of Life 4650 W. Madison St
60644
West Garfield Park
I.C.A.R.E. Ministries 4950 W. Thomas
60651 (Lavergne Side)
Austin
Jesus Word Center 4224 W 13th St
60623
West Lawndale
Judah North 939-41 N Pulaski
60651
Humbolt Park
Life Changing Community Outreach 5900 W. North Ave
60639
Austin
Peoples Church of the Harvest 3570 W. 5th Ave
60624
West Garfield Park
River City Community Center 3709 W. Grand Ave
60651
Humboldt Park
Sembrando El Futuro 1305 N Hamlin Ave
60651
Humboldt Park
Stone CDC 4938 W. Chicago Ave
60651
Austin
Storehouse Church 5701 W. Montrose Ave
60634
Portage Park
Sunrise Baptist Church 1454 S. Kolin Ave
60623
Lawndale
The ARK of St. Sabina 7800 S. Racine Ave
60620
Auburn Gresham

After School Safe Haven Sites for SY24-25

To register for a safe haven program, complete the Consent Form for After School Programs
[ ENGLISH | SPANISH ].

Hours are 3PM to 6PM unless noted otherwise.

South Side Church Address Neighborhood
Allen Metropolitan C.M.E. Church 10946 S. Lowe, 60628 Roseland
The Ark of St. Sabina 7800 S. Racine Ave.,  60620 Auburn Gresham
Family Centered Educational Agency 6604 S. Hermitage Ave., 60636 Englewood
Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church 3330 S King Dr, 60616 Bronzeville
New Life Centers of Chicagoland - Little Village La Semilla 2657 S Lawndale Ave, 60623 Little Village
SGA Youth & Family Services 3501 W. 48th Pl., 60632 Brighton Park

Office of Faith-Based Initiatives

773-553-2500

faithbased@cps.edu

42 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60602