EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR FAMILIES | CHAMPAIGN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Provides short-term emergency shelter for homeless families with children in Champaign County. During shelter stay, ESF provides case management support to assist families in identifying permanent housing and other community resources they may need.

Physical Address

1776 East Washington Street, Urbana, IL 61802

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;

Application process

Email for information; Individuals without email access may call and ask receptionist to send an email on their behalf

Fee

None

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Open to homeless families; One or more parent (or legal guardian) age 18 or over with child(ren) under the age of 18; Champaign County residents; Family household size with max 6 people; Head of household must be biologically or legally related to the child(ren); Expecting women with no current children may be housed by program (must be in last trimester of pregnancy)

Languages

American Sign Language, English, Spanish

Service area

Champaign County, Illinois

Agency info

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Helps people and communities maximize opportunities for a better quality of life through education, planning, and support services.