Safer Foundation Menu WELCOME TO SAFER FOUNDATION SAFER’S COMMUNITY-BASED OFFICES ARE OPEN TO CLIENTS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (NO-WALK-INS ALLOWED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS). If you are interested in Safer Foundation’s employment or training services call 312-922-2200 or click on the become a client link below to schedule an appointment. If you are trying to reach Safer Foundation’s counseling and wellness center, call 773-265-0423. Notice of Privacy Event WELCOME TO SAFER FOUNDATION Safer Foundation is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit providers of services designed exclusively for people with criminal records. Our vision is equal employment opportunities for people with criminal records thereby improving the socio-economic well-being of the individual, their family, and community. About Us LATEST NEWS Holistic Reentry: A Blueprint for Action 2021-2024 Prison Emergency Early Release Response 2020 Report PEERR(SM) Download Our Digital Recruitment Booklet A2J KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WEBINARS – DECEMBER 2021 November 10, 2021 We believe it is important for people engaged with and impacted by the justice system to know their rights. That is why Safer Foundation, inREAD MORE A2J KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WEBINARS – NOVEMBER 2021 November 10, 2021 We believe it is important for people engaged with and impacted by the justice system to know their rights. That is why Safer Foundation, inREAD MORE BECOME A CLIENT “Safer gave me the one thing I needed… a second chance. I was in school there. I took my GED and passed the test my first time. I was one of the highest scores in my class. I also got about eight certificates working with Safer Foundation. I’m living a better life now.” — Juan Cruz, Safer Client BECOME A CLIENT BECOME AN EMPLOYER “Safer Foundation allows us to fill various workforce needs, while providing an opportunity to those in need of a second chance.” — Craig Freedman, President of Freedman Seating BECOME AN EMPLOYER BECOME A VOLUNTEER “It was extremely gratifying helping individuals with their needs, seeing people progress…..There were lots of times when clients taught me something too, like patience and perseverance, and people who won’t give up.” — Byron Sullivan, 2016 Volunteer BECOME A VOLUNTEER EVENTS A2J KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WEBINARS – DECEMBER 2021 We believe it is important for people engaged with andREAD MORE A2J KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WEBINARS – NOVEMBER 2021 We believe it is important for people engaged with andREAD MORE 2021 CARRE CONFERENCE – DEC. 7, 2021 | SAVE THE DATE Join us at 9AM, on Tuesday, December 7th, streaming live on Facebook for SaferREAD MORE A2J KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WEBINARS – OCTOBER 2021 Know Your Rights, Remedies and Resources Webinars We believe itREAD MORE A2J KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WEBINARS – SEPTEMBER 2021 We believe it is important for people engaged with andREAD MORE Facebook Twitter YouTube Safer Foundation, an Illinois not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, began providing employment, educational, and supportive services for individuals with criminal records in 1972. With headquarters in Chicago, Safer Foundation’s staff of more than 250 assist clients in facilities throughout Illinois and eastern Iowa. FIND US Address 571 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60661 Phone (312) 922-2200 Fax (312) 922-0839 © 2021 Safer Foundation. All Rights Reserved. To the top ↑