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EXTENDED FAMILY SUPPORT | BRIGHTPOINT - SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE

120 East A Street, Belleville, IL 62220

Open to caregivers who are supporting their relative's children without formal Department of Children and Family Service involvement
Photo ID, proof of income, and Social Security card
Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
https://www.brightpoint.org/strong-families/child-welfare/preservation/#extended-family-support-block
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Referrals can only be made by the State Central Registry, DCFS Division of Child Protection, Intact Family Services Program, or DCFS Post Adoption Unit, call or email for further information

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Description

Designed to prevent entrance into foster care and provide support with the guardianship process. Services include help to obtain guardianship, help to obtain the Child Only Grant and other entitlements and benefits, help enrolling the children in school, referrals for other services, and cash assistance to obtain guardianship and to meet the child's basic needs.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/14/2025

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211 Nebraska

Providing organization

BRIGHTPOINT - SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE

Provides early education, mental health and wellness services, youth programs, parent support and child welfare.

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