As the needs of the communities change, CEDA increase its services with new initiatives and support to meet them. CEDA makes every effort in providing the stepping stones needed for community members to reach self-sufficiency
Serves: Suburban Cook County
LIHEAP, CSBG Revolving Loan, SETP, Weatherization and WIC include City of Chicago and Suburban Cook County.
Individuals served in 2005: 230,000
Number of employees: 625
Number of volunteers: over 4,500
Children & Family Services
Head Start / Early Head Start
- Mental health services
- Disability services
- Full family case management
- Health services
- Nutritional services
- Family development
- Early childhood services
Fatherhood Demonstration Project
Full Day Early Childhood Programs
Family Development Centers
Northwest Family Advocacy
Teen Parent Services
Before/After School Day Care
Hook-a-Kid on Golf
Community development
Small Business Loan Program
Community Development Fund
Community Planning and Outreach
Neighborhood Forums
Education
Educational Talent Search
Bloom-Rich Educational Program
West Educational Computer Training
Harvey Computer Training Program
Scholarship Program
ESL Classes
Reading is Fundamental
Southeast Computer Training Lab
Tax and Financial Assistance
Employment and Training
Workforce and Economic Development
- Adult Program
- Dislocated Workers Program
- Youth Program
Employment Capacity Building Project
Northwest Employment and Training
Self Employment Training Program
South Suburban Job Development
Energy Conservation & Services
Weatherization
ComED Power Up
ComED Rate Relief
Residential Energy Assistance Challenge
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Share
Share the Warmth
Health and Nutrition
Women, Infants and Children
- Breastfeeding Promotion and support
- Immunization
- Nutrition Education and Counseling
- Family Case Management
The Food Connection
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Southeast Senior Stabilizer
Community Nutrition Network – Meals on Wheels
Summer Feeding Program
Lead Based Paint Hazard Control
Emergency Food
Housing
Comprehensive Housing Counseling
Home Maintenance Seminars
Minor Home Repairs and Painting Assistance
Housing and Community Outreach Project
Affordable Housing Project
Rental/Mortgage Assistance
Transitional Housing
Veterans Housing
Emergency Shelter