Safe Haven Programs

Safe Haven programming engages students in academic and recreational activities that fosters the development of peer and mentor relationships to help students stay on track at school. To register for a Safe Haven program, complete the consent form linked with the list of sites below.

Safe Haven operates in three cycles over the course of the year:

• After school: September - June
• Spring break: March - April
• Summer break: June - August

Safe Haven sites across the city offer out-of-school time programming for all CPS students. The program also offers programming specifically tailored to spring break and summer. Safe Haven sites serve as contingency sites for unexpected interruptions in a school day(s). Healthy meals will be provided at all locations. Hours of operation may vary by site.

If you have general questions about the program, contact the Office of Faith-Based Initiatives at 773-553-2500 or email faithbased@cps.edu.

After School Safe Haven Sites for SY25-26

To register for a safe haven program, complete the Consent Form for After School Programs
[ ENGLISH | SPANISH ].

Programs begin October 6th, and hours are 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Summer Safe Haven Sites for SY25-26

Free Program. Recreational Activities, Arts & Crafts, Homework Catch Up, and SEL programming.  Hours are from 10 am to 2 pm, Monday through Friday. There are 2 formal start dates: The early start date is June 8, 2026, and the regular summer start date is June 22, 2026. The end of the summer program will be on July 31, 2026. 

To register for a safe haven program, complete the Consent Form for Summer Programs [ ENGLISH | SPANISH | EARLY START FORM ].