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EXTENDED FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM | DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS)

Offers to assist a relative caregiver who wants to obtain guardianship through probate court of a relative's child living in the home of the caregiver. This includes

- Educating and helping the caregiver negotiate the probate court system.
- Assisting caregivers to obtain required documents.
- Arranging for legal counsel in counties where legal counsel is necessary.

EFSP caseworkers meet with the relative caregiver monthly until guardianship has been obtained or until other services have been provided. These services can include crisis intervention, applying for benefits, working with local schools for the child's enrollment, and referral to a range of needed services that the caregiver may have to help meet the basic needs of the family.

Physical Address

401 Brown Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;

Voice

(217) 785-2509

Main | Springfield Office

Voice

(800) 232-3798

Main | Youth Hotline/Advocacy

Voice

(866) 503-0184

Main | Report Missing, Abducted, Runaway DCFS Wards

Voice

(800) 252-2873

Toll-Free | 24-hour Abuse/Neglect Reporting Hotline

Application process

Call for information

Fee

None

Required documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Open to relative caregiver who has been caring for their relative's children for more than 14 days

Languages

English

Service area

Mclean County, Illinois
Mchenry County, Illinois
Peoria County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois
Logan County, Illinois
Coles County, Illinois
Whiteside County, Illinois
Lasalle County, Illinois
Sangamon County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois
Champaign County, Illinois
Macon County, Illinois
Dekalb County, Illinois

Agency info

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS)

Promotes the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families by responding to reports of potential abuse and neglect and, when needed, providing family-centered care and connection to resources.