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KAN-WIN provides a mentoring program for children who grow up in violent homes. KAN-WIN considers a child's bi-cultural upbringing and provides a culturally sensitive and safe space for children to address their experiences of violence and assist them with developing the skills to cope with negative feelings and resolve conflicts without using violence.

Services

Asian Community
Transitional Case/Care Management
Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Child Sexual Assault Survivors
Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) works with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to ensure that individuals with language and cultural barriers can identify and receive benefits available to them through local, state and federal programs, such as food stamps and Medicaid. Staff members screen individuals and help them submit applications online or to local IDHS offices.
Pine Tree Senior Council, also known as Songnian Zhongxin, is a self-driven social and civic engagement group that empowers seniors to remain active and engaged in the community through group activities, hobbies, and advocacy.

Services

Chinese Community
Arts/Humanities Councils
Older Adults
Hanul became an effective advocate for limited-English-speaking Korean victims, survivors, witnesses, and their families by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate individual victim assistance. The program also teaches Korean elderly protective techniques and preventative measures. The elderly are also informed about and referred to the appropriate legal system in the event they are victimized.