Chicago Advocacy Network for Hope (CAN Hope)

ChicagoCAC’s newest initiative, Chicago Advocacy Network for Hope (CAN Hope), extends comprehensive support to adult survivors of domestic violence across Chicago.

As Chicago’s first Family Justice Center, CAN Hope delivers coordinated care for adult survivors of domestic violence. Survivors are connected to a safe, accessible network of services offering housing advocacy, counseling, legal aid, and financial resources — all in one place. 

Developed in 2019 and launched in November 2025, CAN Hope’s programs will continue to grow to support adult survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking. 

Building A Network of Survivor Support

CAN Hope leverages partnerships with leading survivor-serving organizations to provide a streamlined support network in one place. With over 15 partnering organizations, CAN Hope Navigators create a safe, trauma-informed space for survivors to share their experiences and directly connected them to the care and resources they need. 

Interested in joining this collaborative model of care? Organizations aligned with CAN Hope’s work are invited to help shape the future of survivor-centered services. To learn more about partnership opportunities, please email canhopeinfo@chicagocac.org

CAN Hope Partners

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A House In Austin (Intake)
ChicagoCAC (Intake)
Esperanza (Intake)
Family Rescue (Intake)
New Moms (Intake)
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Accessing Care

Immediate Support: If you need help right now, you are not alone. Support is available 24/7 through the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline at 1‑877‑863‑6338.

Connecting to CAN Hope: Survivors connect with CAN Hope through referrals from ChicagoCAC or trusted partner organizations. This ensures survivors are guided into a network of care tailored to their needs. For organizations seeking to refer a survivor for support, please call (312) 492-3194. 

Support CAN Hope

Help expand access to care for survivors. Here’s how you can get involved: 

Donate

You can provide life-changing services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking. Every contribution supports coordinated care, legal aid, and healing resources for adults and their families.

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Become a Partner Organization

Join a network of mission-aligned organizations uniting under one roof to strengthen collaboration, reduce barriers, and improve outcomes for survivors. As a CAN Hope partner, you will help shape the vision and service delivery of Chicago’s first Family Justice Center. To learn more and become a CAN Hope partner, please email canhopeinfo@chicagocac.org

Join the Community Leadership Council

Are you a survivor or advocate committed to breaking the cycle of violence? Lead change by joining our Community Leadership Council, a group of survivors and allies to help guide the future of CAN Hope’s work. Please reach out to canhopeinfo@chicagocac.org to learn more! 

Reporting Numbers

If your safety is threatened or you are facing immediate danger, please call 911 or head to your nearest emergency room or police station. To report suspected child abuse in Illinois, call 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873).

For 24/7 support related to domestic violence, call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline, 877-863-6338, or chat with a Hotline advocate by visiting the website, the-network.org.

For 24/7 support related to sexual violence, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline, 800-656-4673, or chat with a Hotline advocate by visiting the website, online.rainn.org.

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To report suspected abuse in Illinois, call 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873). If a child is in immediate danger, also call 911.

Outside of Illinois, call 1-800-422-4453.

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