How to Use the Children’s Health Community Assistance Hub

1. Enter your zip code

First, type in your zip code or the name of your city. This information helps you find services close to home.

2. Click an icon

You’ll see icons at the top of the page including “Food,” “Transit” and “Housing.” Click on an icon to see a list of services.

3. Choose a service

Select the service you need to see resources available near you.

Food

Find food banks and meal programs.

Housing

Get help with finding a place to live, paying rent and paying bills.

Transportation

Find rides, buses and other transportation services to help you get to school, work and doctor visits.

Financial assistance

Look for programs to help with paying bills, insurance and other costs.

Childcare and family support

Find help with childcare, preschool and afterschool care.

Other local services

You may also find other helpful programs like free and affordable clothing and help finding jobs.

The Community Assistance Hub shows services based on your location. When you enter your zip code or city, it will show you services near you.

The Community Assistance Hub can display information in more than 50 languages. You can choose a language from the dropdown menu on the home page.

Some programs offer services in different languages. Contact the program or organization to learn more.

No, in most cases, you don’t need to create an account or log in. Some features, such as saving your resources or creating a favorites folder, do require you to log in as a user.

Enter your zip code or city, then search for the type of help you need.

• Try using different words or a nearby zip code.

• Look for more resources on our Community and Partnership Resources page.

• If you need help, you can contact Social Work at 214-456-2300.

Yes, it’s free to search for and connect to programs and services on the Community Assistance Hub.