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Featured Programs

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Intervention & Prevention

Arab American Family Services is a leading organization for eliminating domestic violence among the Arab and Muslim communities throughout Illinois.

Case Managment - Safety Net Program

At Arab American Family Services, our safety net program is the core of our organization. At AAFS, we provide cultural and linguistic case management services and advocacy to immigrants, refugees, and community members at large.

Community Health and Research Center

At Arab American Family Services, we work to raise awareness about preventable diseases that hinder the community. Often times, the biggest problems are those that go untreated, and many times, getting tested early makes all the difference. 

AAFS Highlights

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AAFS News

Get Out The Vote with NNAAC!

It’s that time of year again! We’re joining the National Network of Arab American Communities (NNAAC) to encourage Arab Americans to Get Out The Vote! Voting is crucial for the Arab American community, as it is for all marginalized communities, because participating in elections can amplify our collective voices and help shape the policies that directly influence our lives. Voting is one of the most powerful tools in our arsenal to ensure representation, advocate for issues that affect our communities, and pave the way for greater inclusivity in the decision-making processes.

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AAFS Attends National Conference on Legal Advocacy & Gender-Based Violence

Three AAFS staff members attended the Asian Pacific Institute – Gender-Based Violence Conference in August to learn more about legal advocacy for Gender-Based Violence survivors. Session topics included: “Trauma-Informed Interpretation,” “Effective Strategies for Co-Advocacy Between Mainstream and Culturally-Specific Victim Service Providers,” and “From Trauma and Violence to Healing and Justice: Community-based Responses To Ending Gender-based Violence.”

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Join us October 5 for our Annual “Walk in Faith, Not Fear” Event!

Join AAFS October 5 for our annual domestic violence & cancer awareness fundraiser, “Walk in Faith Not Fear.” It will be a fun event with activities for the whole family, including bouncy houses, face painting/henna, as well as free flu shots and light refreshments. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the program begins at 9 a.m. The event is located at Lake Katherine, at 7402 Lake Katherine Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

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