Community Support Advisory Councils

​The Illinois Department of Corrections has actively engaged the community in the reentry process by developing Community Support Advisory Councils (CSACs) in the high-impact areas of the state where most parolees return. CSACs are community-based partnerships designed to work collaboratively with parole and other existing community resources to develop wraparound services for parolees, while assisting other groups with building community capacity to develop their own resources.

Each Community Support Advisory Council consists of a fifteen member body formed using the criteria determined by the Illinois Department of ​Corrections; council members are volunteers and represent various sectors within the community. Each CSAC employs staff to carry out the goals and objectives of the council. Parole and individuals from within the community also actively participate in monthly meetings.

• The purpose of CSAC is to help individuals to become productive members of their communities and to lead crime-free, drug-free lives, and prevent recidivism.
• The establishment of the CSACs helps create a linkage to the community for the Illinois Department of Corrections.
• The CSAC serves in an advisory capacity to the department.
• CSACs serve as community organizers and advocates to bring together area partners to ensure a successful transition of individuals released from the correctional centers into the community.
• The overall goal is to reduce crime, reduce recidivism and improve the quality of life in these communities.
  

• CSAC North
  Willye B. White Park
  1610 Howard St, Chicago IL 60626
  Second Wednesday at 12:30PM

• CSAC West
  Above & Beyond Family Recovery Center
  2942 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60612
  Third Thursday at 12 noon

• CSAC South
  AFC World Outreach Center
  7859 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60620
  Fourth Wednesday at 1PM

Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM. It is recommended to call the CSAC office before walking-in.

• CSAC West
  Westside Health Authority
  5816 West Division Street
  Chicago, IL 60651
  (773) 786-0226

• CSAC South​
  Target Area Development Corp.
  1542 West 79th Street
  Chicago, IL 60620
  (773) 651-6470

• CSAC North
  Howard Area Community Center
  7648 N. Paulina Street
  Chicago, IL 60626
  (773) 262-6622

• CSAC Marion
  Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
  102 East DeYoung Street
  Marion, IL 62959
  (618) 997-9196, ext. 852

• CSAC Metro East
  Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
  1798 Summit St.
  East St. Louis, IL 62205
  (618) 604-3459

Services and Referrals Available

(Vary by Location)

• Food Pantry
• Employment Assistance
• Transportation
• Family Reunification
• Mentorship

• Housing
• Identification
• Legal Assistance
• Overcomers' Support
• Group Meetings

• Healthcare
• GED / ESL
• Clothing
• Substance Abuse
• Treatment