FamilyForward

FamilyForward By working toward defined goals, program participants move from underemployment to better jobs and successful careers.

A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization assisting low-income, employed families in the northwest suburbs of Chicago through rent subsidy, mentoring and other support services. FamilyForward is a charitable, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization governed by a volunteer board of directors and staffed by professionals knowledgeable in the areas of poverty, housing and social service. Our mission is to strengt

hen northwest suburban families to achieve financial stability and independence through mentoring, rental assistance and support services. Formed in 2003, FamilyForward (formerly known as Faith Community Homes) partners with churches, governmental entities, businesses and individuals to serve and empower low-income, working families in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, including those who reside and/or work in Arlington Heights, Palatine and surrounding areas. In addition to financial support for apartment rental, we provide targeted coaching from professional case managers and trained volunteer mentors; strategies to fund tuition costs and other skills training to enable parents to qualify for better, higher paying jobs; and other support services. Parents are able to build stable, secure households for their families.

THANK YOU, Schaumburg Township for your ongoing support of FamilyForward! This important funding helps FF make it possib...
06/05/2026

THANK YOU, Schaumburg Township for your ongoing support of FamilyForward! This important funding helps FF make it possible for families in our communities to access the guidance, resources, and stability they need to move forward with confidence.

THANK YOU to St. Peter Lutheran Church & School of Arlington Heights for your wonderful support of FamilyForward! Your s...
06/02/2026

THANK YOU to St. Peter Lutheran Church & School of Arlington Heights for your wonderful support of FamilyForward! Your support empowers our mission to care for our neighbors, reminding local families in need that they are not alone.

What a beautiful day for golf yesterday! It was a wonderful -- and FUN -- way to come together for a GREAT cause -- empo...
05/30/2026

What a beautiful day for golf yesterday! It was a wonderful -- and FUN -- way to come together for a GREAT cause -- empowering local working families to build financial stability and a stronger future. THANK YOU to all our our golfers, supporters, sponsors, volunteers, staff, and everyone who helped make this event a success! ⛳🏌🏼‍♀️😍

The Cook County Assessor’s Office is celebrating Affordable Housing Month this May with a new data map (tinyurl.com/affo...
05/27/2026

The Cook County Assessor’s Office is celebrating Affordable Housing Month this May with a new data map (tinyurl.com/affordable-housing-data-map) showing properties using its affordable housing incentive and a video (tinyurl.com/Fritz-Kaegi-housing-video) explaining the program.

“During a time when rents are rising and people across the country are struggling with an affordability crisis, I’m proud that we’ve created a program that’s preserved tens of thousands of units of affordable housing,” said Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi. “I’m excited to continue building on that success, and to help homeowners and renters get by without backbreaking housing costs.”

DID YOU KNOW? At FamilyForward, our debt-reduction matching program gives parents the opportunity to cut debt twice as f...
05/26/2026

DID YOU KNOW?
At FamilyForward, our debt-reduction matching program gives parents the opportunity to cut debt twice as fast by matching their payments, dollar for dollar, up to $500 each month, on debt they carried before entering our two-year family program. For families working hard to stabilize after years of financial strain, this match creates immediate momentum and a powerful sense of possibility. Underlying it all is a new sense of hope.

When paired with FamilyForward’s mentoring and rental support, the debt-reduction match becomes a catalyst for lasting change for families in our program.

Stop by our blog to learn more: https://www.family-forward.org/post/debt-reduction-matching-helps-families-reclaim-their-financial-future

THANK YOU to the Rotary Club of Palatine, which recently presented FamilyForward with a $2,000 grant. Thank you for empo...
05/21/2026

THANK YOU to the Rotary Club of Palatine, which recently presented FamilyForward with a $2,000 grant. Thank you for empowering our mission to help local, low-income families!

Shown in photo: Club President Joe Mazzocchi, with FF Executive Director Beverly Worthington

TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY to register for the FamilyFOREward Golf Outing! Registration closes after today, May 20! Invite y...
05/20/2026

TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY to register for the FamilyFOREward Golf Outing! Registration closes after today, May 20! Invite your friends for a day of golf, prizes, food and fun — all for a wonderful cause.

Register your foursome now (or sign up as an individual): family-forward.org/golf-outing

Please join us for this awesome event. This is your chance to help make a real difference in the lives of low-income, working families across the northwest suburbs. THANK YOU for your support!

If you are not a golfer, you can sign up to join us for dinner at 5:30 at the fabulous Chevy Chase Country Club.

Join us!
WHEN: Thursday, May 28
WHERE: Chevy Chase Country Club, Wheeling
WHY: To help families! (And have fun!!!)

Event Schedule:
11:00 AM: Check-In Begins
12:30 PM: Shotgun Start
5:30 PM: Program, Prizes & Buffet Dinner

Address

302 N Dunton Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL
60004

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