Legal + Financial Support

  • Below are some IL legal aid options:

    • Legal Aid Chicago

      Free Legal Services

      120 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 900
      Chicago, IL 60603

      Phone: (312) 341-1070

      https://legalaidchicago.org/

    • Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation

      Free Legal Services

      8787 State Street, Suite 201
      East St. Louis, IL 62203

      Phone: (877) 342-7891
      https://lincolnlegal.org/

    • Prairie State Legal Services

      Free Legal Services

      303 North Main Street, Suite 600
      Rockford, IL 61101

      Phone: (800) 531-7057
      https://pslegal.org/

  • Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG)

    Through the CSBG program, Community Action Agencies (CAA) offer a variety of services to assist individuals and families in moving towards self-sufficiency, including rental assistance for income eligible families seeking housing.  Click on the link to learn more about this program. 

    For a Community Action Agency serving your area visit Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies or click here.

    For more information contact:

    Help Illinois Families call center at 1-833-711-0374
    communityassist@illinois.gov

    Housing Rehabilitation Program
    Low-to-moderate income communities can apply for grants to improve housing and rehabilitate and retrofit properties through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.   A non-entitlement unit of local government can apply for a maximum of $500,000 in grant funds to improve the homes of its low-to-moderate income residents of owner occupied single family housing units.  Grants provide residents with safe and sanitary living conditions and help to stabilize low to moderate income neighborhoods and affordable housing in the community. Click on the link to learn more about this program.

    For more information contact:

    Office of Community Development
    Illinois Department of Commerce
    217.785.6174
    ceo.cdbg@illinois.gov

  • Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)

    ICIRR is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. Visit their website to learn more: www.icirr.org

  • LIHEAP provides short-term assistance to help eligible families pay their utility bills. LIHEAP also helps with energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs. 

    For a complete list of LIHEAP application agencies based on county, see Where to Apply.  For additional program information check out the Frequently Asked Questions. Or call Help Illinois Families call center at 1-833-711-0374.

    For more, visit helpillinoisfamilies.com. 

    Visit: https://www.energy.gov/scep/wap/how-apply-weatherization-assistance

  • The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health.

    Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card - an electronic card that is accepted at most grocery stores. The program is managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Department of Human Services administers the program in Illinois. 

    Apply for Cash, SNAP (Food Stamps) & Medical Assistance: https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/

  • The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children. TANF provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical.

    Learn more here: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30358

  • WIC is a food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children. It helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.

    For more information about what WIC does, review the brochure Make a Difference in Your Child's Life