EXTENDED FAMILY SUPPORT | BRIGHTPOINT - SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE
Designed to prevent entrance into foster care and provide support with the guardianship process. Services include help to obtain guardianship, help to obtain the Child Only Grant and other entitlements and benefits, help enrolling the children in school, referrals for other services, and cash assistance to obtain guardianship and to meet the child's basic needs.
Physical Address
120 East A Street, Belleville, null 62220
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;
Voice
Application process
Referrals can only be made by the State Central Registry, DCFS Division of Child Protection, Intact Family Services Program, or DCFS Post Adoption Unit, call or email for further information
Fee
None
Required documents
Photo ID, proof of income, and Social Security card
Eligibility
Open to caregivers who are supporting their relative's children without formal Department of Children and Family Service involvement
Languages
English
Service area
Bond County, Illinois
Monroe County, Illinois
Clinton County, Illinois
Madison County, Illinois
Randolph County, Illinois
Saint Clair County, Illinois
Washington County, Illinois
Marion County, Illinois
Agency info
BRIGHTPOINT - SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE
Provides early education, mental health and wellness services, youth programs, parent support and child welfare.