Family Options is a future care and custody planning program for Cook County families affected by HIV/AIDS. The program offers social work and legal services to assist families in the completion of future care plans for their children. Services are provided free of charge. Click here for more information.

Family Options Social Work Services
Family Options social workers provide counseling to assist parents, children, and future caregivers affected by HIV/AIDS in making a good future care plan for their family. Click here for more information.

Family Options Legal Services
Family Options attorneys help families affected by HIV/AIDS complete standby guardianships, guardianships, adoptions, wills, and counsel families regarding issues that may affect stability such as discrimination, confidentiality, and public benefits. Click here for more information.

Family Options
Family Options was begun in 1996 to provide families in Cook County with the opportunity to formalize legal plans for their children.

Family Options also offers the following services to support the planning process:

• Individual counseling
• Family Mediation
• Education about HIV/AIDS
• Parenting education and support
• Opportunities for recreation and respite
• Legacy work
• Peer outreach & support
• Training & Policy Work
• Statewide technical assistance