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.
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Physical Address
405 North Limit Street, Lincoln, IL 62656
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;
Website
https://dcfs.illinois.gov/loving-homes/grandparents-and-older-caregivers-raising-children.html
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.