Partner Organizations
Below are links to many programs that help meet the needs of people and families of all ages in Chicago. Many thanks to each of our partner organizations for their assistance and hard work! If you are interested in obtaining information, assistance, or volunteering for these organizations, feel free to contact them directly.
Department of Family and Support Services
For more information on City of Chicago departments, please visit www.cityofchicago.org.
Child Labor Law
The Child Labor Law exists to protect young people. It restricts employment of children under 16 years of age. Employment certificates are required to ensure that a minor is old enough to work and physical able to perform the job, and that the job will not interfere with the young person’s education or place him or her in a hazardous occupation or work environment. The law also stipulates that authorized work performed by children under age 16 be done between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. except for June 1 through Labor Day, when work is allowed until 9 p.m. If you would like to read the law in full, please visit the Illinois Department of Labor’s Web site or call (312) 793-2804, or toll-free (800) 645-5784.