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Offers visitation program for low-income families providing free services in partnership with their FaDSS Family Development Specialist who works with the whole family to address their basic needs, improve child well being, and develop career opportunities.

Provides summer programming for children and youth that focuses on academic enrichment, recreation, and social development in a safe and supportive environment. Services include structured summer camp activities, educational support, enrichment opportunities, and youth engagement programs designed for school-age children and teens.

Oversees two rural drop off sites:

- Scott County Park - Half mile east of the main park entrance on 270th Street

- West Lake Park - Gate 2 on 110th Avenue

Residents may recycle newspaper, cardboard, boxboard, mail, glass, aluminum, plastic, and magazines.

Housing insecurity assistance program for veterans, including assistance with eviction prevention and help for unhoused veterans to gain entry into long-term housing.

- For Eviction Prevention, landlords must accept a third-party check for payment. The program does not provide general rent assistance; an eviction notice, pay or quit notice, or notice to vacate is required. The service also applies to lot rent eviction for mobile homes. May be able to pay eviction-related attorney fees (if applicable). Applications/referrals may take up to 7 days to be received by the intake team.

- Mortgage foreclosure assistance is possible, but a bank may take a while to issue a foreclosure date; Semper Fi needs documentation of the actual upcoming eviction date.

- For help with entry into new housing, the program can provide first month rent, deposit (if applicable), and end-door deposit (if applicable). The program cannot cover moving costs or storage unit fees. Only available to individuals who are currently homeless. Does not support transitions between existing residences; it is solely intended to help those without housing to enter stable accommodations.

Neither service is necessarily a onetime benefit.

Emergency planning management and disaster-related services for natural, technical, and human disasters. Warning notification to the public for extreme weather and homeland security threats. Emergency preparedness and recovery resources are available for natural hazards.

Provides community housing and supported living services for all people with disabilities and/or serious mental health diagnoses, assisting them to maintain an independent life. Services include working on daily independent living skills, interpersonal and communication skills, coping and social skills and skills in the use of community resources. Services are offered in a variety of settings, which include group homes, supervised apartments, and supported apartments.

Group Homes - provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to increase their independence through 24/7 guidance and supervision. Staff assists residents in developing essential daily living skills, such as cooking, shopping, housekeeping, and money management, medication training and self-management of their conditions, and interpersonal and behavior management skills. Each resident has their own bedroom and share common areas.

Supervised Apartment Living - provides a high level of supervision with staff being on site 24 hours/day and are delivered to individuals according to their specific needs. Staff provide daily living and life skills training, medication monitoring and training, case coordination, supportive counseling, skills training and education, behavior management skills, and community integration activities.

Supported Living Services - provide intermittent onsite support during the day and evening hours and may be provided in Bridgeway owned apartments or in the consumer’s own home. Staff provide daily living and life skills training, medication monitoring and training, and community integration activities.

Offers, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program. Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for “Jump Start” training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Offers, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program. Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for “Jump Start” training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Tax collection agency.

Taxpayer assistance.

Offers recovery support services with support groups, check-up phone calls, and follow-up surveys. Interim pre-treatment services for individuals waiting for an assessment for admission to treatment. 

Respite care information and referral for families.

Recruitment of respite providers and coordination of training opportunities for providers and consumers.

Offers to help qualifying individuals clear their criminal records by sealing or expunging them.

Provides crisis intervention services for run-away, locked-out, homeless, and ungovernable youth. Will make sure youth gets emergency psychiatric or substance abuse treatment if needed. Can provide short-term or long-term placements if reunification is not immediately possible. Once the youth is reunited with the family, a follow-up care plan is created and implemented. 

Food pantry items for those in need.

Insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers in Champaign County. SHIP counselors:

-- Answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Supplement insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare managed care plans (HMO, PPO & PFFS) and other health insurance

-- Answer questions regarding prescription drug coverage through Medicare D and other sources

-- Assist in filing Medicare and Medicare Supplement claims

-- Analyze Medicare Supplement and long-term care insurance policies

-- Appeal claim denials

-- Answer questions about Extra Help, a federal program to assist low-income seniors with the costs associated with Medicare D.

Counselors will also assist with the completion of Extra Help applications.

Provides long-term care to help veterans and their families when dealing with a disability, chronic (long-lasting) illness, or serious health issues related to aging. Long-term health care services include 24 hour nursing and medical care, physical therapy, and help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, making meals, and taking medicine.

Resource connection for home visits, WIC, new baby follow-up, breast feeding support, and more.

The Circuit Clerk is the official record keeper of the Court. All cvil, probate, traffic, criminal, and juvenile cases are filed through the Clerk's office. Also collects and disperses all monies ordered to be paid by the court.