The Family Options Project offers legal and social work services to families in Chicago’s Cook County area when at least one parent is HIV-positive.  It is the program’s goal to help families make future care and custody choices for their children.  Services are provided free of charge to families.

Red Ribbon Trails offers therapeutic and educational retreats for Illinois families affected by HIV/AIDS with children between the ages of two and seventeen. The series of retreats is designed specifically for HIV-affected families throughout the state of Illinois. In May 2007, FCAN expanded its program to include retreats for HIV-positive and affected teenagers. At these events, family members find people to talk to; fun and educational activities; information and education regarding HIV; recreation and respite; and the opportunity to create long-lasting memories. All retreats are free to families and volunteers.

FCAN’s Chicago Roundtable and Downstate Caucus are a series of meetings that offer family members and service providers the opportunity to learn about current issues facing HIV-affected families. Recent meting and training topics have included assisting families with making future care plans for their children, obtaining public benefits for HIV-affected families, disclosure of an HIV diagnosis, legacy projects, and rapid HIV testing. Check our calendar for upcoming meetings.