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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.
What is the purpose of CSAC?
- 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.
Monthly CSAC Meetings
CSAC North
Willye B. White Park
1610 Howard St, Chicago IL 60626
Second Wednesday at 12:30PMCSAC West
Above & Beyond Family Recovery Center
2942 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Third Thursday at 12 noonCSAC South
AFC World Outreach Center
7859 S. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60620
Fourth Wednesday at 1PM
CSAC Offices
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) 786-0226CSAC South
Target Area Development Corp.
1542 West 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 651-6470CSAC North
Howard Area Community Center
7648 N. Paulina Street
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 262-6622CSAC Marion
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
102 East DeYoung Street
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-9196, ext. 852CSAC 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