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Recruits and licenses homes for Traditional and Specialized foster care placement in the north-central counties of Illinois.

Foster parents cooperate with the court to set goals that ideally results in the return of the child to their family. If that is not possible, foster parents are asked to commit to permanency for the child.

Specialized foster care programs work to meet the special needs of physically, behaviorally, and emotionally challenged children and the foster families serving them. Provides intensive case management, comprehensive mental health services along with medical, developmental, and educational service specific to the child's needs.

Provides food to those in need. 

Provides home health services to individuals with rehabilitation needs or chronic health conditions who are residing in their homes and are unable to access health care services in a clinical setting or could be best served at home. Skilled registered nurses provide services, including wound care, medication administration, physical assessments, monitoring vital signs, infusion therapy, catheter care, nutrition assessment, health education and home safety assessments. Social Workers provide case management, counseling and access to community resources. Home Care Aides provide assistance with home management, personal care, meal preparation and laundry.

Provides information on Parkinson's disease, including its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and therapeutic activities to do at home. Also offers resources and insights to foster understanding and awareness about living with Parkinson's disease, promoting positive communication and interaction with individuals affected by the condition. 

Provides a high school completion program.

Provides a free lunch every Thursday to veterans, widows, active-duty members, reservists, National Guard members, and their spouses. 

Maintains a record of all traffic, civil, and criminal cases filed. Interacts with the public and attorneys, performing several functions including the collection and disbursement of traffic fines, civil fees, and child support. Responsible for recording filed documents and maintaining a record of all court proceedings.

Offers a free in-home counseling program for children on Medicaid, ages 4-19, who need help improving behavioral skills. Provides in-home BHIS services out of all office locations.

Provides and administers the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program for existing housing. This program subsidizes the rent of eligible participants who live in approved, privately owned housing. This program requires application.

Works to resolve problems and complaints from, and on behalf of, residents of nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Provides Information and assistance for questions and concerns related to long-term care and residents' rights to residents, family members and others.

Offers SERVSAFE® classes for food service professionals, providing comprehensive training on food hazards, proper food handling practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure food safety and prevent foodborne-illness outbreaks. 

Provides health education and consultation in preventing tobacco use and cessation along with policy work for businesses and communities to prevent exposure to tobacco and nicotine products.

Commodities available for eligible seniors age 60+.

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Before school, after school, and full day programs for elementary-age students.

Provides one-on-one activities to individuals with disabilities, designed to allow free time for the primary caregiver.

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.