Welcome to Mrs. DuBois' social work page. Please click on any of the links below to see more information about various topics. If you have a specific question or concern regarding your child, please feel free to contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (847)676-3545 x1379.
Community Resources (housing, food, clothing, financial, etc)
Ways to be involved at Lincoln
The Skokie area is full of resources that can be helpful to you and your family. Below is a list and description of a few of local agencies that might be able to provide support to families experiencing financial or housing difficulties. For a PDF version of the Community Resources please click here.
Village of Skokie – (847) 933-8208
Contact person: Beth Lindley
5127 Oakton Street, Skokie
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The social work staff provides information and referrals such as:
- Community Resources
- Employment Resources
- Housing Resources
- Financial Assistance Providers and Availability
- Legal Assistance Resources
- The social workers also provide advocacy and short-term counseling for various issues
Niles Township Food Pantry – (847) 983-0073
5255 W. Main Street, Skokie
- The Food Pantry is open for Village of Niles residents for emergency purposes only. There is a procedure in order to receive food. Please call for more information.
Salvation Army Family Thrift Store – (847) 983-8197
4335 Oakton Street, Skokie
- Inexpensive clothing items and home goods
(847)674-1500 - Customer Service for general programs and information
(847)674-1500 x2742 – Nancy Eschker, SPACE coordinator
9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie
- Ongoing recreational programs for children/teens including summer camps
- Fee assistance is available for those that qualify
- SPACE programs are held before and after-school in the Skokie schools for children in K-5th grade. They provide a nutritious snack, recreational and educational activities in a safe and nurturing environment.
ELL Parent Center – (847) 568-7617
Contact person: Corrie Wallace
9440 N. Kenton Avenue, Skokie
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The ELL Parent Center provides many services including:
- English classes (free childcare provided)
- Parenting workshops
- Access to community resources (including help with housing, legal issues, immigration, citizenship, employment and many others)
Holiday Giving Programs
- Various organizations have programs to assist with food/presents during the holidays. Please contact your child’s school social worker for more information and availability
- This website lists many more resources within the community that may be helpful to you and your family. To access the list, click on the left tab labeled “Social Services” and choose the appropriate category
Metropolitan Family Services -- (847)676-2404
5210 Main St., Skokie
- Individual and family counseling
- Can provide services in-home if needed
- Sliding fee scale
- Spanish counseling services available
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center – (847) 933-0051
8324 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie
- Provides individual and family counseling and psychiatric services
- 24 hour emergency mental health services
- They offer a sliding fee scale for those without insurance coverage
Response Center -- (847)676-0078
9304 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
- Adolescent counseling, education, and resource center
- Parent groups
- Family and individual therapy
Bullying is an unfortunate reality in junior high school, but that does not mean that it is acceptable. Lincoln Junior High strives to be a bully free zone, but in order to do so we need the help of teachers, students and parents. The links below will take you to great websites that provide further information on identifying and combating bullying. If you have questions or concerns about a specific bullying situation, please contact your child's teacher, social worker or Lincoln administrator.
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