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Family and Caregiving Support Resources

  • HealthWell Foundation

    The HealthWell Foundation aims to reduce financial barriers to care for underinsured patients with chronic or life-altering diseases. It provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to cover copays, health care premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses.

  • Healthy Chicago Resource Directory

    The Chicago Department of Health provides this information so individuals can find health care and social services for women, infants, children and families in Chicago.

  • HealthyChildren.org’s “Childhood Grief: When to Seek Additional Help”

    Many children experience the death of a close family member or friend at some point during their childhood.  The American Academy of Pediatrics’ website HealthyChildren.org provides information for parents about childhood grief, ways to help your child, and where to find support.

    The information includes:

    Signs your child may need more help
    Important information about tweens
    Resources for more information

  • Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association

    The Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association offers support and information to help families adjust to the special needs of a child with Down syndrome. Its programs and resources for families and caregivers include Individual Education Program (IEP) resource providers, conference and classroom stipends, and events to increase inclusion and understanding of people with Down syndrome.

    The association’s service area in central Illinois includes Peoria, Marshall, Tazewell and Woodford counties.

  • Heartland Alliance

    Heartland Alliance in Chicago provides programs to address the root causes of poverty, generate social change and inspire people to build better lives not only for themselves but for their communities.

    Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) provides direct legal services to and advocates for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers through policy reform, impact litigation and public education. Other programs include:

    Heartland Alliance Health
    Heartland Housing
    Heartland Human Care Services

  • Help for Caregivers, Grandparents/Relatives Raising Children in Northeastern Illinois

    AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois provides programs offering respite, legal services, counseling, financial help, training programs and more for caregivers and grandparents/relatives raising children. Residents in DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties may be eligible.

  • Helping Children and Adolescents Cope With Traumatic Events

    Every year, children and adolescents experience disasters and other traumatic events. Family, friends and trusted adults play an essential role in helping youth cope with these experiences.

    The National Institute of Mental health has numerous resources to help children and adolescents cope with traumatic events.

  • Highpoint Care Center

    Highpoint Care Center provides Drive-Up Care Centers where visitors can receive a bag filled with household toiletries and groceries. The organization also provides meals to District 200 students during lunchtime and has a mobile food pantry. Additional assistance with the cost of utilities, rent and car repairs is available.

    Care Center locations are in Naperville, North Aurora, Bolingbrook/Romeoville and Wheaton.

  • Hispanic Women of Springfield (HWOS)


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    Hispanic Women of Springfield is a non-profit organization offering a variety of resources and social activities for both Spanish and English speakers. Its services include:

    Translating documents
    Access to food, medication, utility assistance and other resources
    COVID-19 vaccine appointments
    Someone to check in with and talk to
    Immigration, driver’s license and ITIN number information

    To contact Hispanic Women of Springfield:

    Visit their office at 1275 Wabash Ave., Room WS, in Springfield
    Contact Ana Manriquez or Fanny Ivarra at (217) 679-1434 or amanriquez@hispanicwomenofspringfield.org
    Visit the Hispanic Women of Springfield Facebook page

  • Homeless Prevention Program in Illinois

    The Homeless Prevention Program in Illinois provides rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, approved case management and approved supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families who are in danger of eviction, foreclosure or homelessness or are currently homeless. The program is designed to stabilize individuals and families in their existing homes, shorten the amount of time that individuals and families stay in shelters and assist individuals and families with securing affordable housing.

    Contact a Homeless Prevention Provider from the list to receive services.