Prashant Kumar

10 May 21

MAFS Efforts to Help India Amid Country’s COVID-19 Outbreak – WTTW Chicago Tonight Interview

WTTW Chicago interviewed Dr. Santosh Kumar about the growing Covid-19 crisis in India and what Chicagoans can do to support India in this difficult time. She laid out what MAFS […]

26 Apr 21

Adult Day Care Services resume as Illinois enters Phase 4

We are extremely happy to welcome our Adult Daycare Senior Participants back to our ADS locations. 4/26/2021 was their first day back, after staying homebound for 13 months and 11 […]

07 Sep 20

Seniors struggle with isolation in the pandemic. here’s how some organizations are trying to help.

Seniors have been isolated during the pandemic, putting their physical and mental health at risk. But some community groups have found a way to lend a hand. By Edie Rubinowitz […]

02 Jul 20

MAFS Census 2020 Workshop Panel

MAFS held a Census 2020 workshop on July 2nd, 2020 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at its Naperville center to discuss the importance of CENSUS 2020 with the South […]

22 Jun 20

The Benefits of In-Home Care for the Asian Elderly Population in Chicago, IL

One of the more difficult conversations to have with your family is the shift to increased care for your elderly loved one. As your loved ones age, they may need […]

19 Jun 20

Father’s Day Virtual Celebration at Schaumburg ADS

Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19th, 2020, by the Schaumburg ADS location via Zoom. The celebration was joined by more than 30 seniors. ADS staff’s special zoom background enhanced […]

18 Mar 20

UMAS/MAFS is committed to providing leadership and support throughout the evolving COVID-19 PANDEMIC crisis

Dear Community Members, UMAS/MAFS is committed to providing leadership and support throughout the evolving COVID-19 PANDEMIC crisis. As we face new challenges every day, we will continue to offer help, […]

08 Nov 18

Skokie participating in study of health risk factors for South Asian community

By PIONEER PRESS STAFF REPORT | NOV 08, 2018 AT 1:25 PM Northwestern University researchers and Skokie Health Dept. leaders are partnering on a five-year study focused on the South Asian community. The […]

03 Jun 15

UMAS/MAFS demonstration to save the Community Care Program

Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) and Universal Metro Asian Services (UMAS), the two community-based service organizations, face a very difficult time because of Governor Bruce Rauner’s proposed budget cut of […]