Erica Chianelli

FamilyForward is a nonprofit social service organization formed in 2003 that helps low-income, working families in the northwest suburbs on their path towards financial stability and independence through rental assistance, mentoring, and other support services. We provide up to two years of rental assistance along with regular mentoring to empower parents by teaching them solid financial principles and crucial career-advancement and life skills. With targeted coaching from professional case managers and trained volunteer mentors, our participants work toward defined goals so they are better equipped to develop more stable households