Counseling
Welcome to the McCutcheon Elementary Counseling Department!
My name is Katie Malcolm, this will be my ninth year at McCutcheon Elementary. I work with all students on social emotional skills within the classroom, run small groups for students on various skills, assist 8th graders applying to high school, and help provide resources for students and families. I also teach sexual health for students in grades 5th-8th.
Information for 8th Grade Parents and Guardians:
The application window for High School Applications is: Wednesday, September 14th, 2022, and closing on Friday, December 2nd, 2022.
• High School Test: All 8th graders will take the HSAT on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 at McCutcheon Elementary.
• Find information on Chicago high schools and the application process at go.cps.edu
Please see below for a list of resources including mental health resources and access to food and emergency housing.
Rental Assistance
Community partners that are still offering emergency rental assistance:
*Heartland Health Care: (312) 660 1300
*Phalanx Family Services: (773) 887 5241
*Renaissance Social Services Inc: (312) 624 9741
*Spanish Coalition for Better Housing: (312) 850-2660
Housing Forward: 708.338.1724 (phone); 888.338.1744 (toll free)
Facing Forward: 773 265.1207
The Resurrection Project: 312-666-1323
Family Focus: 312-777-1948
* = These organizations are taking applications over the phone. Applications can be completed by dialing 311 and selecting option 3.
Can Call 3-1-1 and ask for rental assistance-they will determine who qualifies
https://www.illinoisrentalassistance.org/
CMAA: Our Social Services Department is continuing to assist clients over the telephone for SNAP applications, Medicaid, LIHEAP applications, housing assistance and more. Manager of Social Services, Allen Wong, by email at allenw@chinesemutualaid.org or by phone at (872) 302-4239.
Food
St. Mary of the Lake: Produce and Dry Goods 3945 N Sheridan Rd: Sundays 1-3pm .
Food pantry hotline: 312-655-7700, 773-725-1100
Homebound due to COVID-19: For homebound or in quarantine due to COVID-19 symptoms, positive test result, or exposure to someone sick with COVID-19, call 311 to request emergency food.
KiwiKids offers free, kosher breakfast and lunch meals for children 18 and under. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6YNUWuR/KiwiKidsChicago
Chicago Food Depository https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food/
Uptown Food not Bombs (RPFNB)
Currently RPFNB is distributing free groceries in Clarendon Park, Wilson and Clarendon Saturdays 1-3.
Emergency Shelter/ Housing
Individuals who are 18 and older and families in need of emergency shelter in the City of Chicago can call 3-1-1 to receive immediate assistance and shelter.
CES Access Point, Connects you to Long Term Housing. Families are eligible if living in a shelter, in a public place, or outside or fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence
https://www.csh.org/chicagoces/
https://connectmenow.org/
Financial Assistance Utilities
https://www.comed.com/MyAccount/CustomerSupport/Pages/BillPaymentAssistance.aspx
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/utility_billing/svcs/utility-bill-relief-program.html
https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/CommunityServices/UtilityBillAssistance/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.peoplesgasdelivery.com/payment-bill/liheap
https://www.cedaorg.net/find-services/gas-and-electric/
Employment
Ward 46 Job Listings:
https://www.james46.org/resources/employment/job-listings/
Covid Vaccines
chicago.gov/athome
Mental Health
https://illinois-strong.org/
Legal Assistance
A group of nonprofit legal organizations put together this free tool to help anyone in Illinois with legal problems related to the pandemic.
https://www.legalaidchicago.org/
https://covidhelpillinois.org/
Childcare Support
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=68333
https://ywcachicago.org/our-work/family-support-services/child-care-assistance-program/
My name is Katie Malcolm, this will be my ninth year at McCutcheon Elementary. I work with all students on social emotional skills within the classroom, run small groups for students on various skills, assist 8th graders applying to high school, and help provide resources for students and families. I also teach sexual health for students in grades 5th-8th.
Information for 8th Grade Parents and Guardians:
The application window for High School Applications is: Wednesday, September 14th, 2022, and closing on Friday, December 2nd, 2022.
• High School Test: All 8th graders will take the HSAT on Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 at McCutcheon Elementary.
• Find information on Chicago high schools and the application process at go.cps.edu
Please see below for a list of resources including mental health resources and access to food and emergency housing.
Rental Assistance
Community partners that are still offering emergency rental assistance:
*Heartland Health Care: (312) 660 1300
*Phalanx Family Services: (773) 887 5241
*Renaissance Social Services Inc: (312) 624 9741
*Spanish Coalition for Better Housing: (312) 850-2660
Housing Forward: 708.338.1724 (phone); 888.338.1744 (toll free)
Facing Forward: 773 265.1207
The Resurrection Project: 312-666-1323
Family Focus: 312-777-1948
* = These organizations are taking applications over the phone. Applications can be completed by dialing 311 and selecting option 3.
Can Call 3-1-1 and ask for rental assistance-they will determine who qualifies
https://www.illinoisrentalassistance.org/
CMAA: Our Social Services Department is continuing to assist clients over the telephone for SNAP applications, Medicaid, LIHEAP applications, housing assistance and more. Manager of Social Services, Allen Wong, by email at allenw@chinesemutualaid.org or by phone at (872) 302-4239.
Food
St. Mary of the Lake: Produce and Dry Goods 3945 N Sheridan Rd: Sundays 1-3pm .
Food pantry hotline: 312-655-7700, 773-725-1100
Homebound due to COVID-19: For homebound or in quarantine due to COVID-19 symptoms, positive test result, or exposure to someone sick with COVID-19, call 311 to request emergency food.
KiwiKids offers free, kosher breakfast and lunch meals for children 18 and under. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/6YNUWuR/KiwiKidsChicago
Chicago Food Depository https://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food/
Uptown Food not Bombs (RPFNB)
Currently RPFNB is distributing free groceries in Clarendon Park, Wilson and Clarendon Saturdays 1-3.
Emergency Shelter/ Housing
Individuals who are 18 and older and families in need of emergency shelter in the City of Chicago can call 3-1-1 to receive immediate assistance and shelter.
CES Access Point, Connects you to Long Term Housing. Families are eligible if living in a shelter, in a public place, or outside or fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence
https://www.csh.org/chicagoces/
https://connectmenow.org/
Financial Assistance Utilities
https://www.comed.com/MyAccount/CustomerSupport/Pages/BillPaymentAssistance.aspx
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/provdrs/utility_billing/svcs/utility-bill-relief-program.html
https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/CommunityServices/UtilityBillAssistance/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.peoplesgasdelivery.com/payment-bill/liheap
https://www.cedaorg.net/find-services/gas-and-electric/
Employment
Ward 46 Job Listings:
https://www.james46.org/resources/employment/job-listings/
Covid Vaccines
chicago.gov/athome
Mental Health
https://illinois-strong.org/
Legal Assistance
A group of nonprofit legal organizations put together this free tool to help anyone in Illinois with legal problems related to the pandemic.
https://www.legalaidchicago.org/
https://covidhelpillinois.org/
Childcare Support
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=68333
https://ywcachicago.org/our-work/family-support-services/child-care-assistance-program/
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