Grant funds support the Department in many ways. Most importantly, grants enable FSS to offer much needed programs and services to Chicago's children and youth under a variety of federal and state programs. Our primary grant programs include Head Start, Early Head Start, Specialized Childcare, Employment-Related Childcare, Summer Food Service, Community Development Block Grant, and Workforce Investment Act.

The Grants Section provides administrative support for the Department of Children and Youth Services' development efforts by researching grant opportunities, preparing and submitting grant applications, and processing grant awards. Grants Section staff also participate in the Department's strategic planning and annual budgeting processes.

Main Phone Number: (312) 743-0300

Patrick McPhilimy
Director of Planning, Research & Development
Patrick.McPhilimy@cityofchicago.org 

Elizabeth Stover
Chief Planning Analyst
Elizabeth.Stover@cityofchicago.org
Margaret LaRaviere
Chief Planning Analyst

Margaret.LaRaviere@cityofchicago.org
Adriana Camarda
Chief Planning Analyst
Adriana.Camarda@cityofchicago.org
Anthony Allan
Grants Research Specialist

Anthony.Allan@ex.cityofchicago.org
Darlene Jones-Lewis
Grants Research Specialist

Darlene.Jones-Lewis@cityofchicago.org
Maxcine Harvey
Grants Specialist
Maxcine.Harvey@cityofchicago.org
   

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