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Provides a thrift store that sells donated, gently used products. Clothing vouchers available for children in need and adults in need of clothing for job interview.

Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) and Affordable Housing available._ Housing Choice Voucher Program provides housing in Sangamon County for families with low-income, older adults, and individuals with disabilities.  Individuals are able to choose their own housing, not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects, as long as it meets the requirements of the program.

Offers bus driver training courses, including a segment of first aid procedures and school bus driver safety. Courses include 8-hour initial training for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit. Also includes, 2-hour refresher workshop in the 12-month period prior to renew a school bus permit.

Provides nonperishable food items to those in need. May also direct callers to nearby food pantries.

Personal grooming supplies and hygiene items available.

Provides referrals if additional help is needed.

Provides assistance to help prevent homelessness, including, but not limited to:

• Emergency rent assistance for families in imminent danger of eviction
• Security deposits or first month's rent to help a family move into permanent housing in order to divert homelessness
• Emergency financial assistance to prevent housing foreclosure
• Referrals to other services to help prevent homelessness

Offers a food pantry to those in need. Also provides personal care items.

Provides rent, rent deposit, and utility assistance for people who are in a homeless situation. Case management services are also available as part of this program.

Homeless Case Manager Counties and Contact Information:

Lyn Carlen - Housing Coordinator 217-923-3113 ext. 274, cell 217-208-9175

Courtney Arnold - Cumberland and Edgar County Case Manager 217-921-5505 ext. 276, cell 217-549-115

Alexa Nunez - Coles County Case Manger 217-961-0831 ext. 405, cell 217-549-1081

Honey Arnold - Coles and Douglas County Case Manager 217-961-0831 ext. 602, cell 217-549-2463

Greg Ridenhour - Coles County Case Manager 217-500-3120 ext. 585, cell 217-549-4122

Romana Rodriquez - Crawford, Lawrence, and Richland Counties Case Manager 618-395-5505 ext. 264, cell 217-508-8070

DCFS has the primary responsibility of protecting children and strengthening families through the investigation and intervention of suspected child abuse or neglect by parents and other caregivers.

DCFS links families with community services to address struggles families are having, offers preventative services to referred families in an attempt to keep family units together to address findings of abuse/neglect, and works with families who have children under the legal custody of DCFS while working to reunify families when possible or provide a permanent home for children.

As part of its duties, DCFS also licenses and monitors all Illinois child welfare agencies, child care agencies, domestic and international adoption providers, and group homes in the state.

Provides law enforcement and jail services to the county.

Corrections Staff can only confirm if a person is incarcerated and the amount of their bond. Charges, Court Dates and Medical Information will not be released.

Call the jail to schedule visitation.

Ensures the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and works to eliminate race-based discrimination.

Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.

The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)."  When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).

Offers police and dispatch services for emergency assessments and responses.

Offers a support group for individuals with depression or bipolar disorder.

Provides a listing of medication and sharps disposal locations by county for the state of Illinois. Disposal sites collect non-controlled, non-hazardous medications. This includes prescribed or over-the-counter vitamins/supplements, homeopathic remedies, creams, oils, ointments, suppositories, syringes, needles with attached tubing, lancets, and other materials. Controlled and/or illegal drugs may be accepted, depending on the site’s specific DEA regulations. Check with the local site disposal program beforehand.

Provides the federally funded supplemental food and nutrition education program intended to improve the nutritional status of eligible pregnant, postpartum, and breast feeding women, infants, and children up to the age of five. Includes family case management.

WIC participants receive ongoing nutritional assessments, medical assessments, and vouchers for nutritious foods intended to supplement their diet. WIC foods are individually determined for each participant.

Assists older adults to remain independent in their home as long as possible by providing an evaluation of the older adults' needs, developing a plan of care to meet those needs, and monitoring their plan to make changes as appropriate to keep them independent.

Care coordinators also provide an evaluation in the hospital or at home to educate individuals about their resource options prior to entering a nursing home.

Sells gently used clothing, household items, small furniture, dishes, toys, books, holiday items, electronics and much more. Proceeds help support the domestic violence and transitional shelter programs and those working to set up a new household.

Helps low income residents and households conserve fuel and reduce energy costs by making their homes and apartments more energy efficient. Also provides many health and safety upgrades.

Services include:

- Air sealing.

- Attic and wall insulation.

- HVAC repair or replacement.

- Electric base load reduction (lighting and refrigerator replacement).

- Ventilation and moisture control measures (and other health/safety measures).

- Maximum $15,000 for energy-related weatherization and repair work (per client's home).

- Maximum $3,500 for health and safety-related measures.

Works with businesses who are concerned about their compliance with the ADA, or who wish to improve accessibility of their business for their employees or customers. Staff are available to conduct an onsite Accessibility Assessment and suggest modification in written form, if desired, based on the Illinois Accessibility Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act.