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How to obtain services
As a community service agency, it is Esperanza Community Services’ responsibility to ensure that parents, program participants, and the community we serve have access to important information. Through this Community Resource Directory we hope to provide you with a guide to help you obtain the support and services needed by your child and family.
How To Get State Funding For Your Child
If someone in your family has a developmental disability, it is important to enroll that person in a system called Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS). PUNS is a program set up by the state to plan for present and future needs of people with developmental disabilities. In order for your family member to receive services from the state, it is necessary to fill out the PUNS form. Families can do this at a case management agency. If you live on the North Side of Chicago, you will need to contact Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU), the case management agency serving this area. If you live on the South Side, please call Community Service Options (CSO).
Case Management Agencies
The following agencies are classified as case management or pre-admission screening agencies.They are charged with assisting families in applying for funding as well as assisting with service referral and placement.
Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU)
North Side |
Developmental Disabilities
8765 West Higgins Road, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: (773) 867-4000
www.cau.org
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Community Service Options (CSO)
South Side |
Developmental Disabilities
6845 S. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60636
Phone: (773) 884-1000
www.cso1.org
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Suburban Access Inc.
Western Suburbs |
4415 West Harrison Street, Suite 410
Hillside, IL 60102
(708) 449-7257
www.suburban-access.org
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