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Extended Family Support | Spanish Community Center

309 North Eastern Avenue, Joliet, IL 60432

Eligibility

Clients must be referred by DCFS to participate in the program

Required documents

Varies by service

Application process

Call for information

Fees

Call for information

Service area

Kankakee County, IL
Will County, IL

Description

Provides short-term assistance to relative caregivers who are not involved in the formal child welfare system.

Helps families access child-only grants, secure essential goods and services, and connect with needed community resources.

A caseworker assists the family until guardianship is obtained, offering crisis intervention, family mediation, and referrals to legal, medical, and housing services.

Support may also include recommendations for cash or in-kind assistance to help maintain a stable home.

Providing organization

Spanish Community Center

Community hub dedicated to improving the quality of life for Latinos, immigrants, and low-income families through comprehensive educational and social services.