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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren | Family Service – Serving Champaign, Douglas, and Piatt Counties

1115 North State Street, Monticello, IL 61856

Eligibility

Open to anyone age 55+ who has stepped in to take responsibility for a relative child(ren) in situations where the mother or father cannot

Required documents

Varies by service
(217) 352-0099

Voice - Alternate Number

(217) 762-6621

Voice - Main Phone

(217) 352-5100

Voice - Alternate Number

Application process

Call or email for information

Fees

None

Service area

Champaign County, IL
Piatt County, IL

Description

Grandparent support program for anyone 55+ who has stepped in to take responsibility for a relative child(ren) in situations where the mother or father cannot.

Offers counseling, information, training, resources, and support as grandparents navigate emotional, educational, technological, and disciplinary issues unique to the child(ren).

Services include legal information relevant to caring for a relative child, as well as possible access to respite care.

Providing organization

Family Service – Serving Champaign, Douglas, and Piatt Counties

Provides support to people across the generations by providing human services.