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)
- 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 - helps eligible TANF recipients to get the medical attention they need.
Food Stamps - helps eligible TANF recipients to get the food they need.
Emergency Food assistance is available to income elgible families throughout Illinois. The food is provided at no cost to supplement diets of low income families.
Low Income Energy Assistance - 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 website to see if you qualify.
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program provides grants to state and local governments for purchasing and refurbishing homes to sell to low and moderate income persons.
Home Weatherization Assistance assists low income residents in saving fuel and money while making their homes more comfortable.
Assistance for the Homeless in the State of Illinois - 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 website.
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Eligible individuals may access additional services and programs through The Division of Human Capital Development. Visit the
DHS DHCD website for more information.
To find a DHS Office or Service Provider in your local area, visit the
DHS Locator .
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 .