Chicago Safe Start Services
At Metropolitan Family Services, we are equipped to provide children and families with intervention, treatment, and prevention services.
We have a licensed clinical professional counselor who conducts the assessments.
Metropolitan offers screenings, assessments, family support services and mental health services.
Family support services include various support and treatment groups such as:
- Power Parenting
- Chew N’ Chat
- Babies First
- Children First
- Home visitation support, outreach and counseling services on an as-needed basis
Mental health services include:
- Individual and family therapy
- Infant mental assessments and support
- Psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring as appropriate.
Contact info
Rita Sanders, MS, LCPC; Program Manager
Counselor - Safe Start, A.C.E.S.
Chicago, IL 60628
Phone: (773) 371-3686 (office); (773) 520-7023 (cell)
sandersr@metrofamily.org
Council role and activities
Receive training on CEV and related issues.
Organize community events to raise awareness about the CEV and related issues.
Bring local providers together to coordinate relevant services. Current partnership includes over 19 community partners.
Meeting Schedule and Location
All community residents and programs are encouraged to join the Community Council. All inquiries are directed to:
Rita Sanders
Phone: (773) 371-3686
Notable Efforts
CAWS and PAWS was an event that addressed child abuse and animal abuse. Dog fighting is prevalent in the 5th district and ways to keep our children and community safe was discussed.
The Mother’s Day brunch was an intergenerational ode to motherhood. The mothers and grandmothers shared strengths and skills learned about healthy relationships. Both events were well-received and well-attended by the community.
Agency services overall
From parenting, school-based and domestic violence programs to community forums with local and state legislators, Metropolitan Calumet provides an open and inviting gathering place for local residents to learn, grow and partner in ways that benefit the community. Metropolitan Calumet offers more than 24 programs serving individuals, youth, adults, and families across the broadest array of needs and concerns.
