Health and Human Services
We envision a Chicago where homelessness is brief, infrequent, and non-recurring, and all affected by domestic violence have access to the resources necessary for safety and prosperity.
Chicago is a vibrant city with the strength of passionate communities, dedicated direct-service organizations, and innovative approaches to supporting and expanding the social safety net.
Through our Health and Human Services (HHS) grantmaking strategy, we are focused on two pressing challenges that constitute our Lead Pursuits: ending homelessness and building capacity in the domestic violence sector. By ensuring that stable housing is a basic human right and the domestic violence sector has the capacity to meet the needs of survivors and their families, we can uplift Chicago as a model for other major cities.
Ending Homelessness Focus Areas:
Homeless Prevention:
Investing in citywide efforts to prevent homelessness before it occurs by expanding access to eviction prevention, housing stabilization services, and diversion programs. Prioritizing the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Coordinating efforts to address the root causes of housing loss.
Core Services:
Strengthening the capacity and coordination of housing, street outreach, case management, and supportive services to meet the diverse needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Conditions for Success:
Fostering innovation and systems change by supporting research, data analysis, and proven and emerging strategies that strengthen prevention efforts and/or services for people experiencing homelessness.
Domestic Violence Capacity Building Focus Areas:
Individual Capacity:
Preserving and increasing services and supports to survivors of domestic violence and individuals who have caused harm to help end violence and promote safety, stability, and well-being.
Organizational Capacity:
Strengthening organizations by supporting staff development and providing resources to help expand programs, create new initiatives, and augment tools, resources, and practices.
System Capacity:
Fortifying the field through system level improvements like piloting new models/innovations, leveraging funding, collaborating across sectors, and catalyzing research.
Additional Commitments
In addition to these focus areas, CFP maintains an overarching commitment to addressing racial disparities amongst people experiencing homelessness in Chicago. Through the HHS portfolio, we also remain committed to supporting access to quality healthcare, economic resiliency, and supportive services in Chicago.
