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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Kankakee County, IL Will County, IL
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.
11/11/2025
United Way of the Midlands
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.