COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN ILLINOIS
At National Legal, we understand that navigating financial, legal, and personal challenges can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together this community guide to empower you with essential information and tools to thrive. Discover the support available in Illinois and take the next step toward a more secure and informed future.
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FOOD RESOURCES
Illinois Department of Human Services: IDHS: Cash, SNAP & Medical Assistance (state.il.us) . Apply for SNAP benefits here.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: IDHS: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (state.il.us) This program provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children and can help to provide financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities and expenses other than medical.
CHILD AND FAMILY CARE
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP): Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) | IECAM (illinois.edu) The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides subsidies to low-income families for affordable, quality child care.
HOUSIng and utilites resources
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in IL: Community Action Agencies (illinois.gov). The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides cooling, energy crisis, and low-cost weatherization/other energy-related home repair assistance to low-income households to assist with winter heating bills, and to provide help for some families who have received utility cut-off notices.
Homelessness Prevention and Assistance: IDHS: Homeless Prevention (state.il.us). This program provides rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, approved case management and approved supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure or homelessness or are currently homeless.
HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
Transitions of Western IL: Adult Mental Health / Recovery | Transitions of Western IL (twi.org). An IL organization with services are hope-filled, recovery oriented, and designed to help those with a mental illness reach their goals and dreams and live meaningfully in our community.
Quanda – QUINCY AREA NETWORK AGAINST DOMESTIC ABUSE – Home (quanada.org). Shelter and Services for Domestic and Sexual Assault
fixed INCOME RESOURCES
National Legal Center: Our Fixed Income Protection Services can help those living on a fixed income who need assistance with credit card and other unsecured debt.
Illinois Senior Benefits: Illinois Senior Benefits: Available Assistance Programs – Greatsenioryears Here you will find various resources for Seniors in IL living on a fixed income.
FIND RESOURCES IN YOUR STATE
National Legal is diligently building a comprehensive resource database for every state across the country. If your state isn’t listed yet, know that we are actively gathering the necessary information and will have it available in the coming weeks. If you find that we are missing any resource on your state’s page, please reach out to us so that we can add it to our list.