YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAM (YIC) | FIFTH STREET RENAISSANCE/SARA CENTER

1315 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62702

Eligibility

Open to youth ages 17-21 who are former wards of the state and homeless or potentially homeless as a result of being released from the state's foster care system

Required documents

Call or email for information

Hours

Mon 9 am - 4 pm Tue 9 am - 4 pm Wed 9 am - 4 pm Thu 9 am - 4 pm Fri 9 am - 4 pm

(217) 544-5040

Voice

(217) 803-5235

Voice - Hotline | Housing/Assistance Helpline

https://www.fsr-sara.org/adults

[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call or email for information

Fees

None

Service area

Washington County, Illinois
Wayne County, Illinois
Crawford County, Illinois
White County, Illinois
Fayette County, Illinois
Randolph County, Illinois
Clark County, Illinois
Clay County, Illinois
Edwards County, Illinois
Perry County, Illinois
Lawrence County, Illinois
Monroe County, Illinois
Jasper County, Illinois
Richland County, Illinois
Clinton County, Illinois
Saint Clair County, Illinois
Cumberland County, Illinois
Wabash County, Illinois
Bond County, Illinois
Marion County, Illinois
Hamilton County, Illinois

Description

Offers to assist youth who are former wards of the state to prevent them from becoming homeless or assist with other issues such as job of homelessness which are a result of being released from the state's foster care system such as case care management helping with issues like job searching. Program is contracted through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/09/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

What's Here

Job Search/Placement Case/Care Management

Providing organization

FIFTH STREET RENAISSANCE/SARA CENTER

Provides safe housing, essential resources, health services, and personalized support to individuals and families in Illinois, empowering them to regain stability, independence, and a brighter future.