A Catalyst Schools and Austin Community Site for the Arts
COVID-19 Response
What We're Doing Differently
We hope that you are safe and healthy. Please find general support resources below, and if there is any matter that we can specifically assist with, please contact our team at information@catalystschools.org and/or either school's Main Office (Catalyst Circle Rock- 773-945-5025 or Catalyst Maria 773-993-1770) or through ClassDojo or Illuminate.
Healthcare
If you are out of work or meet the income threshold, you may apply for healthcare coverage with Medicaid: Apply for Medicaid
Please visit the City of Chicago’s COVID-19 Testing Site Webpage to identify the nearest COVID-19 testing site including both sites run by the City of Chicago and a map of additional testing locations across the city.
You may also call IDES at 1-800-244-5631. (También puede llamar al 1-800-244-5631. El soporte está disponible en español.)
State Cash Assistance – Low-Income Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides cash assistance to needy families who meet certain income criteria. Visit the Illinois Department of Human Services website to learn more.
Rent & Utility Assistance
City of Chicago:
Call 311 for financial assistance paying rent or utilities
Immigration status does not impact program eligibility