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Public Assistance and Support

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) supports all families in achieving self-sufficiency, independence and health to the maximum extent possible. To get direct access to cash assistance, Food Stamps, medical programs and many other services to help improve your quality of life, visit the following DHS sites:

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) External link will open in a new window - provides temporary financial assistance for families and pregnant women with one or more dependent children.  This program assists in paying for food, shelter, and utilities.

Medical Assistance External link will open in a new window - helps eligible TANF recipients to get the medical attention they need.

Food Stamps External link will open in a new window - helps eligible TANF recipients to get the food they need.

Eligible individuals may access additional services and programs through The Division of Human Capital Development. Visit the DHS DHCD website External link will open in a new window for more information.

Additionally, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families provides a federally funded program for Low Income Energy Assistance to help eligible low-income homeowners and renters meet their home heating and/or cooling needs.  Visit the Low Income Energy Assistance Program External link will open in a new window website to see if you qualify. 

Assistance for the Homeless in the State of Illinois External link opens in a new window - provides assistance and contact information for homeless individuals through help hotlines and shelters in the State of Illinois. This site also provides information on how to contact a housing counselor who can provide emergency rental help and assistance in avoiding home foreclosures.

Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker Assistance - The Illinois Migrant Council or IMC is a community-based non-profit organization with the primary mission of promoting employment, educational, and other opportunities for migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families to achieve economic self-sufficiency and stability.  To learn more about these services and programs and to locate an IMC office in your regional area, visit the Illinois Migrant Council External link opens in a new window website.

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Public Assistance and Support Contact Information

To find a DHS Office or Service Provider in your local area, visit the DHS Locator External link will open in a new window.

To access the 24 hour DHS Hot Line, call 1.800.843.6154 or 1.800.447.6404 TTY (English or Espanol).

To access the DHS Provider Help Line, call 1.800.804.3833 or 1.877.434.1082 TTY.

For additional information on public assistance and support services available to you, visit the IDHS website External link will open in a new window.

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Are you part of the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Community?

If so, the Illinois Migrant Council (IMC) is here to serve you and your family.

IMC is a community-based non-profit organization with the primary mission of promoting employment, educational and other opportunities for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families to achieve economic self-sufficiency and stability.

To learn more about the services and programs offered through IMC, visit the Illinois Migrant Council External link opens in a new windowweb site.


"Helping People and Their Communities Across Illinois"

Illinois Community Action Association Logo The Illinois Community Action Association (ICAA) serves as a network for non-profit organizations and government units which strive to raise the health, education and economic standards of Illinois's low income population.  To learn more about the programs and partnerships provided through ICAA, visit the Illinois Community Action Association External link opens in a new windowwebsite.

Are you at risk of losing your Home or becoming Homeless?

Illinois Department of Housing and Urban Development

If you answered yes, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Homes and Communities web site provides information and assistance for Illinois residents to assist them with finding shelter, emergency rental help, contacting housing counselors, and much more.

To locate assistance, visit the HUD Communities and Homes - Homeless Information for Illinois External link opens in a new windowweb site.

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