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The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program - Illinois Department Of Aging - Chicago Office

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Resource Name:The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program - Illinois Department Of Aging - Chicago Office

address

555 West Monroe Street, Suite 1500-S, Chicago, IL 60661

Eligibility

Must be 55 years old caring for a grandchild or other relative under the age of 18 (caregiver CANNOT be a parent), AND you must be living with the child AND be the child's primary caregiver because the biological or adoptive parents are unable or unwilling to serve as the child's primary caregiver.

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
(866) 800-1409

Voice

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Adult Protective Services (APS) Hotline

Languages

Spanish, English

Application process

Contact your local?? Area Agency on Aging office for more information.

Fees

Sliding

Service area

IL
The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program provides information and support services to help grandparents cope with their roles as caregivers. The program provides support groups, education, and counseling for grandparents raising grandchildren along with information about available community services and resources.

Date of Last Formal Update

02/03/2025

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Illinois Department On Aging
The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.