GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN | LIFESCAPE COMMUNITY SERVICES

Provides information and assistance to grandparents (or other relatives) raising grandchildren.

Services may include

- Needs assessment for both the grandparent and the grandchild(ren).
- Assistance in accessing services needed by the grandparent for the child.
- Include everything from pharmaceutical assistance to school clothes and supplies.
- Referrals are made for the child to agencies providing services that may be needed by the child (e.g., tutoring, counseling, etc.).

Physical Address

705 Kilburn Avenue, Rockford, IL 611018159

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;

Fax

(815) 963-1627

Application process

Call, come in or visit the website for the application

Fee

None, donations requested

Required documents

Proof of residency, proof of income, and Social Security number of grandchild, some benefits may require other documents

Eligibility

Must have a grandchild reside with grandparent (with no parent residing in the home), grandparent may be of any age

Languages

English

Service area

Lee County, Illinois Ogle County, Illinois Carroll County, Illinois Whiteside County, Illinois

Agency info

LIFESCAPE COMMUNITY SERVICES

Offers senior services.