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Youth Housing | Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy

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Resource Name:Youth Housing | Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy

address

202 East Eldorado Street, Decatur, IL 62523

Eligibility

Open to those who are at least age 17.5 and less than age 21, who have an open DCFS case and be within six months of transferring out of DCFS care or be a former youth who was emancipated, youth who entered adoption or subsidized guardianship after their 14th birthday are also eligible, must be homeless or in significant danger of becoming homeless if assistance is not provided

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Crisis intervention Mon-Sun 24 hours
(217) 422-7864

Voice

·

Main Phone

Application process

Call or email for information

Fees

None

Service area

Dewitt County, IL Macon County, IL Piatt County, IL
Case management designed for adolescents who are at risk of becoming homeless upon emancipation from DCFS. Services include assistance with locating/maintaining housing, employment, and other items necessary to sustain independence within the community.

Date of Last Formal Update

05/01/2026

Data provided by

United Way of the Midlands

Providing organization

Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy

Serves at-risk youth and families through a wide range of strength-based, trauma informed services.