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Welcome Faculty!

Mrs. Christina Foss

School Social Worker

Peer Mediation Faculty Sponsor

Lakes Community High School

(847)838-7114

The sites listed below are just a few of the resources that I am familiar with currently. If there is something I can assist you with please feel free to contact me. Thanks for visiting!

Helpful Resources:

United Way - The United Way is a resource for many different community resources which include health, counseling, housing, food, shelters, and many other topics related to health and human services.

DCFS - Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

(800)252-2873 – Mandated Reporter Hotline number

ISBE – Homeless students – Illinois State Board of Education has information about the education and laws about homeless children and their educational rights.

Military Family Resources – Information and resources for our military families.

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Information about mental health diagnosis, support groups, where to get help, advocacy, help for family members, or general information.

Parents, Friends, and Families of Lesbians and Gays – PFLAG is an organization that provides information, resources, and support for individuals, friends, and family members of those that identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgendered, or are questioning their sexuality.

Open Arms Mission (Food Pantry and other Resources) – Open Arms Mission provides a number of supportive services to our community. They do operate a food pantry, but also provide links to other resources.

Mano a Mano – A social service agency that serves immigrant families (documented and undocumented) and links them to community resources. Bilingual services, ESL classes, Information and referral information, Employment Connections, GED preparation Classes, Health Education Programs, Computer Instruction, Homework Help Program, Child Care Program and more.