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Offers 5 transfer degree programs for undergraduates seeking full-time study or 70 degree and certificate programs for those seeking career preparation.

Community Education includes Adult Basic Ed, GED prep, ESL classes, transition programs, professional development courses and non-credit certificate programs. Provides both occupational and professional opportunities to businesses, industries, individuals, and health and government agencies through the region.

Recycling services with four locations for free drop-off of paper, cans, and bottles. Includes one location for free periodic events to drop-off of electronic items, shred confidential documents, and to collect paint, motor oil, and other household chemicals. Also provides recycling education in schools and recycling technical assistance to businesses.

Provides adult basic education, including literacy, ESL classes, and tutoring in reading and math.

Offers both short and long-term experiences for youth. Short-term experiences include afterschool programs, camps, school-sponsored activities, conferences, and other events. Long-term experiences include learning communities in agriculture such as county clubs.

Works with families to get them enrolled in the 1st Five Healthy Mental Development Initiative. 1st Five program builds partnerships between physician practices and public service providers to enhance high-quality well-child care. 1st Five promotes the use of developmental tools that support healthy mental development for young children during the first five years. By using a tool for all children that includes social-emotional development and family risk factors, providers are able to identify children at risk for developmental concerns that, if left untreated, would play out later in life.

Medical advocates respond to the hospital when a patient is victim of sexual assault to provide emotional support, clothing, and information regarding hospital procedures. Advocates help educate the victim about their options for hospital procedures and pressing charges. The advocate serves as a liaison between the victim, the police, and ER personnel. Advocates and staff respond to hospital calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Legal advocates provide guidance and support for victims of sexual assault and abuse as they go through the legal system. As a victim of a violent crime in Illinois, they are entitled to advocacy services. The legal advocate also works closely with the State's Attorney's Office and is available to help with questions relating to court and provide emotional support.

Provides a full-service public library offering Book, CD, DVDs, video and other materials, adult and children's programs that include storytimes, toddler times, and Summer Reading Program, computer services and internet access, voter registration, tax forms, copier access, Book mobile services for Aurora schools, Reference and informational services.

- Employment agency for job seekers with developmental disabilities.

- Career planning, job placement, and ongoing support and consultation to employee and employer.

- Provides community based day services, residential supports, and respite services.

- Diversity training to employers on working with people experiencing developmental disabilities.

Provides an alternative school giving students another change to succeed. Offering tools, support and different teaching methods to help students learn in the way that works best for them. 

Screening services are provided to area preschools and, upon request, to public and private schools for school age children. Hearing screening is also available for adults.

Crisis intervention program serving victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking.

Provides safe shelter for victims and their children who are fleeing a dangerous situation through on-site housing, transitional housing, financial assistance, support groups and intervention/prevention services.

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.

Offers home delivered meals.

Provides pre-trained volunteers through a partnership with Story County Emergency Management to staff a Volunteer Reception Center during natural disasters or public emergencies. Volunteers also assist in Public Health emergencies and support the Story County Sheriff's Office by staffing a Tip Hotline for missing or abducted persons cases. Additionally, the program encourages older adults to contribute their experience, skills, and talents to address community challenges, aligning with initiatives such as the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to support local nonprofits, public agencies, and faith-based organizations.

Offers a food pantry for anyone in need. Individuals may visit one DMARC pantry per calendar month. Services include personal care items, diapers, and laundry soap. Individuals may visit the Anytime Room anytime during regular hours (Mondays 4-7, Fridays 9-12) for a limited supply of canned goods, plus an assortment of fresh items as available (typically includes prepared meals, produce, breads). 

Provides knowledgeable staff to help find services provided by other agencies and institutions in each area. They network within their communities to make sure they provide the best solutions for people in need and avoid duplicating services.

Offers comprehensive and multidisciplinary response to child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse allegations. Services include discussing and making decisions about the investigation, treatments, and prosecution. The team typically includes law enforcement, DCFS, medical professionals, case managers, and crisis intervention counselors.