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EXTENDED FAMILY SUPPORT | SPANISH COMMUNITY CENTER

309 North Eastern Avenue, Joliet, IL 60432

Clients must be referred by DCFS to participate in the program
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Mon 9 am - 5 pm Tue 9 am - 5 pm Wed 9 am - 5 pm Thu 9 am - 5 pm Fri 9 am - 12 pm

English, Spanish

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Kankakee County, Illinois
Will County, Illinois

Description

Provides short-term assistance to relative caregivers who are not involved in the formal child welfare system.

Helps families access child-only grants, secure essential goods and services, and connect with needed community resources.

A caseworker assists the family until guardianship is obtained, offering crisis intervention, family mediation, and referrals to legal, medical, and housing services.

Support may also include recommendations for cash or in-kind assistance to help maintain a stable home.

Date of Last Formal Update

11/11/2025

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211 Nebraska

Providing organization

SPANISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Community hub dedicated to improving the quality of life for Latinos, immigrants, and low-income families through comprehensive educational and social services.

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