Parent/Guardian Resources

The resources below are designed for parents/guardians with children who are currently enrolled in one of Tutoring Chicago’s programs.

Greater Chicago Food Depository

Find food and support services

The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s website helps Chicago families easily locate free food resources across the city. Visitors can search for nearby food pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile distribution sites, view hours and eligibility information, and access support programs such as SNAP/Link assistance. The site also offers guidance on benefits enrollment, community programs, and other tools to help ensure families have consistent access to healthy food.

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Understood

Understood is a an organization for those who learn and think differently. Use Take N.O.T.E., their simple step-by-step tool to help you spot signs of learning and thinking differences.

Please note, this is an external resource and is not associated with Tutoring Chicago.

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Chicago Public Schools Parents

Visit CPS’s Parents page to stay informed and engaged with your student’s school and the district.

Please note, this is an external resource and is not associated with Tutoring Chicago.

CPS Website

Chicago Public Library

Find resources and events at your local Chicago Public Library.

Please note, this is an external resource and is not associated with Tutoring Chicago.

CPL Website

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CPL to Launch The 81 Club

Any student in Chicago may join The 81 Club with a new library card. This new library card will grant them access to CPL’s digital resources, materials and more.

Please note, this is an external resource and is not associated with Tutoring Chicago.

The 81 Club

211 Metro Chicago

211 Metro Chicago provides Chicago and suburban Cook County residents now have access to a local 2-1-1 service—changing the landscape for how we meet the needs of our neighbors. 2-1-1 is a free, 24/7/365 service that connects families to essential health and social service support and information during times of non-emergency crisis and for everyday needs.