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Offers preschool, day care, and after school programming.

Offers a safe space for individuals experiencing emotional stress or overwhelming symptoms due to live circumstances.

Service may include, emotional support groups, assistance in applying for Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, housing applications, and Social Security and a safe place to enjoy a snack, watch TV, make art, or play a game.

Administers Head Start, a comprehensive developmental preschool program for children. At the three center locations throughout McHenry County, open enrollment is available at any time and emphasis is on school readiness.

Also provided the following classes, parent training, health and dental screening, social services and a nutrition program.

Transportation may be available in certain areas For qualifying families.

Provides three outfits per person per visit.

Represents individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Public defenders are appointed by the court to represent individuals in felony, misdemeanor, traffic, child abuse and neglect, child delinquency, post-conviction, and other offenses.

Offers free group-education parenting skills classes,  subjects such as Wellness, managing or prevent diabetes, heart disease, or obesity.

Positive Parenting, focusing on discipline, temperament and development, and sibling rivalry.

Prenatal care, preparing for birth and questions and answers about breast feeding. Expectant moms are encouraged to bring support person.

Provides a rent subsidy program. This program is similar to the HUD voucher program, that targets extremely low-income renters and helps them pay their monthly rent.

Clothe a Child Program offers school clothes in August.

Heart and Soles Program offers shoes for school in August.

Rides of Love Ministry offers rides to medical and mental health appointments.

Provides vocational assessments, job coaching and supported employment services. In addition, support for students with disabilities pursuing post-secondary education is available.

Collects property taxes, conducts annual tax sale for delinquent taxes, processes vehicle transactions, issues driver's licenses, and issues motor vehicle titles and registrations.

Provides in-home parenting support and education. In addition to using the Parents as Teachers Born to Learn curriculum, educations provide infant and child weight checks, breastfeeding education and support, prenatal teaching and support, healthy and safe home environment information, information on healthy child development and early brain development, and information about available community services.

Provides HiSET testing, GED records, and high school equivalency test instruction for Macon and Piatt County. Offers preparation programs that focus on writing, social studies, science, reading, and mathematics to help individuals gain the knowledge, skills, and understanding typically acquired through a high school education. Successful candidates receive a high school equivalency certificate.

Provides young people an opportunity to develop a set of core values through camping, community service, youth leadership, and more. Young people also learn the skills of goal setting and achievement as they work toward the Eagle Scout Award.

Oversees the election process, voter registration, maintains financial records for the county, maintains current real estate information and assessment maps.

Offers public health programs and services, including bioterrorism and county disaster preparedness. Provides mammograms and Pap tests for early cancer detection, lead poisoning screenings for young children, and home health aide services to support recently discharged hospital patients, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities. Works closely with the county Board of Health and serves as a funding source for community needs assessments. Also provides information about communicable diseases.