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There are many great services available to help Illinois' residents support themselves and their families in a time of need. If you need help getting back on your feet financially, obtaining unemployment insurance, finding childcare and health insurance, or managing your money Illinois workNet can help by pointing you in the right direction.

The largest provider of support services for Illinois' residents is the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). External link will open in a new window

Find a Resource Room Near You

Find a site near you where trained staff are able to assist you in finding resources for your job search, job preparation, and work support such as financial aid, child care and much more. This is a free service for Illinois residents.

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Illinois Department of Human Services

Department of Human Services DHS helps Illinois families achieve self-sufficiency, independence and health to the maximum extent possible.  Visit the IDHS web site. External link opens in a new window

Illinois Flood Information Resources

Flood Information Visit Ready Illinois External link opens in a new windowfor information about and assistance for the recent flooding in Illinois.

The U.S. Department of Labor offers information on Midwest Flood Recovery Assistance, click here to learn more. External link opens in a new window

Need assistance in finding information about benefits that may be available to you?

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If you answered yes, then take a look at GovBenefits.gov. 

"GovBenefits.gov helps citizens access government benefit eligibility information through a free, confidential, and easy-to-use online screening tool. After answering some basic questions, the user receives a customized report listing the benefit programs for which the user, or person for whom he or she is entering information, may be eligible."

To find out more about what benefits may be available to you, visit the GovBenefits.gov External link opens in a new windowwebsite.

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