Parents
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Two Chicago Generations Rising Together
Family-centered decision-making is critical to the success of Hope Chicago’s mission to offer debt-free higher education and special workforce opportunities to CPS graduates and their parents.
Hope Chicago Parents, your Hope Scholar, and the Hope Chicago team need you on this journey with us. Register with Hope Chicago today to learn everything there is to know about your child’s postsecondary journey and the opportunities available to you as a Hope Chicago parent as well.
Additional Parent Scholar Program Resources
[INTRODUCTION VIDEOS + PARENT PROGRAM HANDBOOKS BELOW]
2023 Hope Chicago Introductory Video for Parents/Guardians English Version
2023 Hope Chicago Introductory Video for Parents/Guardians Spanish Version
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Partners and Pathways That Work With You
Hope Chicago offers debt-free higher education and workforce pathways that support careers in business administration, education, healthcare, tech, and trades. All Parent Scholar Program partners specialize in Adult Education and are uniquely equipped to support Hope Parent Scholars on their postsecondary journey through completion.
Parent Scholar Program Higher Education Partners
Parent Scholar Program Workforce Partners
What are parents saying about the Hope Chicago Parent Scholar Program?
Mahallie Pool
“Being a Hope Parent Scholar means being a proud parent who not only supports their scholar, but a parent who sets goals and has a high aptitude for themselves. Being inspired to become a better person for your scholar and yourself.”
Veronica Segovia
“Para mi, ser un Hope Parent Scholar es una gran oportunidad para realizar un sueño! Es un reto, una manera de prepararme para retribuir a la comunidad de este gran país todo lo que he recibido.”
Coaching and Advising to Meet the Needs of Today’s Parents
Every registered Hope Chicago parent is assigned a Parent Success Coach (PSC) that serves as their primary contact. PSCs support all Hope Parent Scholars throughout their enrollment and persistence journey.
PSCs are assigned based on chosen pathway or interest and preferred language. We partner with Instituto del Progreso Latino to provide coaching and advising to certain parents. Hope Parent Scholars can receive communication from their PSCs in English or Spanish.
Find contact information for both Hope Chicago Staff and Instituto Del Progreso Latino supporting the Parent Scholar Program below:
Hope Chicago
Stepfanie Johnson, Hope Chicago Parent Program Manager
Direct: 312-477-3181
parentsupport@hopechicago.org
Instituto Del Progreso Latino:
Sayra Ruiz Arellano, Hope Chicago Parent Success Coach
Direct: 773-890-8039
s.arellano@idpl.org
Kenya Ibarra, Hope Chicago Parent Success Coach
Direct: 773-890-8045
k.ibarra@idpl.org
