Welcome Center
RCCA Welcome Center Information
Currently, we accept referrals from DFSS, shelters, other agencies, and not-for-profit organizations.
Shelter managers or case managers must call 773-534-4134 to schedule an appointment.
Please call before you arrive: 773-534-4134 (Spanish/English) Phone
WhatsApp/Text: 312-477-6993 (Spanish/English)
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 2pm
Mr. Pablo Alvarado – Assistant Principal pmalvarado@cps.edu
If students/parents have the following paperwork, please bring them to the appointment:
• Birth Certificate OR government ID OR Form I-385 (issued at the border)
• Any and all report cards or school transcripts from previous education. We accept pictures of official transcripts if you do not have the original.
• Medical records and vaccination cards
Clemente Community Academy High School, 1147 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622.
(Door #4 – entrance from Division St))
Services Offered:
• Assistance with enrollment
• Student IDs
• Assistance with filling out forms relating to students living in temporary housing (STLS)
• Screenings for students to determine eligibility for EL services and the current English proficiency levels
• Bus cards for students
• Information about support for students available through Chicago Public Schools
• Health Screenings for school
• Vaccinations offered on site (those necessary for school enrollment)
• Information about how to get help for other needs such as housing, medical, mental health support