Adult Services connect individuals and families to vital resources and provide programs for achieving stability and thriving in society

CASL supports individual and family wellness through a variety of critical programs, services, and resources for adults that strengthen the entire community by enhancing the security and stability of our community members. We specialize in assisting adults with multiple barriers, including new immigrants and individuals with low English Language proficiency. However, all are welcome to seek assistance at CASL. Scroll further to learn more about these programs and services and to read Mrs. Liang’s success story!

Illinois Welcoming Center

CASL’s Illinois Welcoming Center is a one-stop human service program that provides holistic, comprehensive case management, service coordination, and crisis assistance to immigrant and limited English proficiency (LEP) populations in a linguistically, culturally sensitive manner.

Citizenship and Immigration

Thousands of CASL clients per year are assisted throughout the naturalization process. CASL assists by reviewing preliminary eligibility, helping candidates fill out the application forms, offering fee waiver to eligible individuals, conducting classes and mock interviews, passport photo services and much more.

Housing Program

Assists with preliminary home-buying protocol, post-purchase protocol, foreclosure prevention and intervention, and rental counseling. This program is certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Adult Employment

Career counseling and workshops help jobseekers hone their skills. Our leads, referrals, and placement assistance help secure employment. Retention support and other eligibility-based aid help individuals maintain their employment and remain on track to financial success.

Healthcare and Wellness

In partnership with local hospitals and organizations, we help those in need navigate healthcare systems, understand insurance, and access culturally sensitive primary care physicians, women’s health services, wellness workshops, and health screening. Our wellness programs promote a healthy lifestyle through education, screening referrals, and more.

Food and Nutrition Services

CASL prioritizes the food sovereignty of those we serve and strives to uplift others in our operations. We provide fresh, healthy, culturally appropriate meals to seniors, children, and families. Our Culinary Training Program empowers individuals to cook nutritious meals for their families and thrive in professional positions throughout the culinary industry.

English Language

Our English Language (EL) classes for adults improve students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Vocational English Language (VEL) training focuses on placement into high-growth industries. Other classes prepare students to pass the naturalization interview and promote civic engagement.

Financial Literacy

We help individuals and families achieve their financial goals through coaching and education on budgeting, banking, credit, identity theft, loans, purchases, and financial planning.

Public Benefits

We help community members enroll in basic needs programs such as Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Women/Infants/Children (WIC), and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Entitlement programs ensure that community members have guidance with Social Security and other civic benefits they have a right to.

Small Access Home Repairs for Seniors

We help seniors make their home more accessible and safer so they can continue living with confidence, independence, and dignity.