Extended Family Support | Brightpoint - Southern Regional Office

120 East A Street, Belleville, IL 62220

Eligibility

Open to caregivers who are supporting their relative’s children without formal Department of Children and Family Service involvement

Required documents

Photo ID, proof of income, and Social Security card

(618) 235-5335

Voice - Main Phone

www.brightpoint.org/strong-families/child-welfare/preservation/#extended-family-support-block

[email protected]

Application process

Referrals can only be made by the State Central Registry, DCFS Division of Child Protection, Intact Family Services Program, or DCFS Post Adoption Unit, call or email for further information

Fees

None

Service area

Washington County, IL
Saint Clair County, IL
Randolph County, IL
Monroe County, IL
Marion County, IL
Madison County, IL
Clinton County, IL
Bond County, IL

Description

Designed to prevent entrance into foster care and provide support with the guardianship process. Services include help to obtain guardianship, help to obtain the Child Only Grant and other entitlements and benefits, help enrolling the children in school, referrals for other services, and cash assistance to obtain guardianship and to meet the child’s basic needs.

What's Here

Guardianship Assistance Child Care Expense Assistance

Providing organization

Brightpoint - Southern Regional Office

Provides early education, mental health and wellness services, youth programs, parent support and child welfare.