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Youth Housing Assistance Program - DCFS - Cook Central Office - East Van Buren Street
Resource Name:Youth Housing Assistance Program - DCFS - Cook Central Office - East Van Buren Street
address
60 East Van Buren Street, Suite 1339, Chicago, IL 60605
Eligibility
Youth applying for Cash Assistance must:. Be at least 18 and less than 21 years of age;. Have an open DCFS case and be within six months of transitioning out of DCFS care, or have already transitioned out of DCFS care and not yet reached 21 years of age.. Have an income sufficient to cover rent and utility costs after cash assistance is provided;. Complete a budget statement (CFS 370-5C) showing that, with any subsidy and all other income, they can cover all remaining living expenses (e.g., housing, utilities, clothing, food). Note: If the budget criterion is not met and the client has shown commitment to obtaining income (e.g., is in a job placement program), a one-time exception may be made.. Live in inadequate housing, or the housing will become inadequate if cash assistance is not provided.Youth applying for housing advocacy services must:. Be at least 17½ and less than 21 years of age;. Have an open DCFS case and be within six months of transitioning out of DCFS care, or be a former youth who was emancipated (Note: Youth who entered adoption or subsidized guardianship after their 14th birthday are also eligible.);. Be homeless or in significant danger of becoming homeless if assistance is not provided.
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm
Tue 8:30am - 5:00pm
Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm
Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm
Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
Youth under the age of 21 who have transitioned from DCFS care should contact the Youth Housing Assistance Program Coordinator or a DCFS contracted Youth Housing Advocate directly via the provided contact information.
Fees
Free
Service area
IL
DCFS may provide a variety of services to help current or former youth in their care attain or maintain housing stability. Possible assistance includes:Cash Assistance that may be authorized for housing security deposit, rent under limited circumstances, beds, utility bills or utility deposits, appliances, partial housing subsidy, and other items required to avoid or manage a crisis. More information in the eligibility section.Access to the Housing Advocacy Program (HAP), which includes the following services: assistance in securing affordable housing, consumer education, budget counseling, linkages to community-based resources, and follow-up case management for a minimum of three months after the client secures appropriate housingAccess to the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program, which helps youth apply for housing choice vouchers/Section 8 vouchers with their local housing authority.
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Providing organization
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) has the primary responsibility of protecting children through the investigation of suspected abuse or neglect by parents and other caregivers in a position of trust or authority over the child.