Suburban Cook County Survivor Cash Assistance

Funder: The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence (funded by Cook County Justice Advisory Council)

Cash assistance program for survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking residing in Suburban Cook County.

Geographic Scope

• Location: Cook County, Illinois (excluding City of Chicago)
• Must reside in Suburban Cook County

Funding Details

• Award Amount: $1,000 per applicant
• Type: Cash assistance (not emergency funding)

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a victim/survivor of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, and/or human trafficking
• Must reside within Cook County but NOT within the City of Chicago (Suburban Cook County only)
• Must not have received funding from The Network in the last 12 months
• Open to all regardless of immigration status (including undocumented individuals and mixed-status households)
• Minors may have a caretaker or advocate apply on their behalf with proper documentation

Application Timeline

• Appointments are being booked on a rolling basis
• Submit Appointment Request Form to book an appointment
• Meet with Application Specialist at scheduled appointment to submit application

Contact Information

• Email: SurvivorFund@the-network.org
• Phone: (312) 527-0730
• Website: https://the-network.org/survivor-fund/

Important Notes

• This is not emergency funding
• Receiving funds may affect eligibility for certain public assistance programs; applicants should consult with their benefits administrator
• Application does not contain citizenship or immigration status questions

Application Process

1. Submit Appointment Request Form
   • Submit via the form on The Network website
   • Appointments booked on a rolling basis
2. Meet with Application Specialist
   • Applicant meets with an Application Specialist at the scheduled appointment
   • Submit completed application at the appointment
3. Application Requirements
   • Proof of residency in Suburban Cook County (Cook County but not City of Chicago)
   • Documentation of survivor status
   • For minors, caretaker/advocate must be present with minor's documentation

Required Materials for Minors

• Adult applicant must be present at appointment
• Proper documentation of the minor's survivor status
• Contact information and payee must be an adult with responsibility to manage minor's funds