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Administers Head Start, a comprehensive developmental preschool program for children. At the three center locations throughout McHenry County, open enrollment is available at any time and emphasis is on school readiness.

Also provided the following classes, parent training, health and dental screening, social services and a nutrition program.

Transportation may be available in certain areas For qualifying families.

Offers medical and behavioral services. Includes preventative medical care, acute illness care, injury care and behavioral health counseling.

Easterseals provides pediatric:

- Physical therapy.

- Behavioral Therapy (Social Worker).

- Mental Health(Social Worker).

- Mental Health Screenings.

- Aquatic therapy (summer only).

- Occupational therapy (summer only).

- Feeding Therapy (summer only).

- Summer Groups. - Autism lending library.

-Full Medical Autism Diagnostic Clinic.

-AAC Clinic.

-Seating and Mobility Clinic.

- English and Spanish Autism Parent Support Groups.

- Autism Newsletter English and Spanish.

Offers support for individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Programs and services provide communities with education, early intervention, and groundbreaking research to achieve lasting well-being and recovery. Offers a helpline for information and support to those struggling with eating disorders and their loved ones. Helpline may also help find treatment options nationwide in the US.

Provides guidance, advice, referrals, and connection of benefits for Servicemembers, Veterans, and their families. RCTAA works as a referral conduit and partner with local, state, and federal agencies that support the Military and veteran community. The ten areas that covered include State Benefits, Disabled Veteran Benefits, Education and Training, Employment Assistance, Financial Assistance, Health and Life Insurance, Legal Assistance, Relocation Assistance, Effects of a Career Change, and Physical Mental Health and Well Being.

Reimburses for funeral and burial expenses when a person's resources and all other sources of payment are less than the DHS standard payment rates. The maximum amount that DHS will pay is $1370 for a funeral and $686 for a cremation/burial.

Provides hot meals to individuals aged 55 and older. All meals are served on location at 360 E Marietta St Decatur, IL 62521. Participants under the age of 55 will be required to purchase a meal at the $7 rate. Monthly menus are available every month on the website. 

When funding is available, may be able to provide emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, food, and prescription medication costs. Call to check on funding availability. 

Transitional housing available to individuals experiencing homelessness and HIV. Provides up to 24 months of housing with linkage and referrals to services, depending on individual needs.

May provide the following referrals:

- Medical services.

- Mental health services.

- Substance abuse treatment.

- And more.

If HIV-negative, see PC3 program.

Provides general health care needs, including preventive care as well as urgent problems of adult and pediatric patients.

Offers police and dispatch services responsible for emergency assessment and response.

Provides long-term care information which enables participants and their caregivers to make informed decisions based on the options available in their community.

Options discussed include home and community-based services like in-home care and adult day services, home-delivered meals, and other services available in their community.

Other options include supportive living facilities, assisted living facilities, and nursing facilities.

Offers a centralized service facility for children ages 0-18 with behavioral, developmental, social or emotional needs. Services include social and behavioral diagnostics/assessment, social skills group, family groups, education and training services. 

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, mortgage, and life-saving prescription medications to those that meet income guidelines. Might be able to assist with gasoline, call for information. 

Serves families interested in adopting a child. Allows birth parents and adoptive parents to design an adoption plan that is in the best interest of the child, and recognizes the importance of the adoptive parents and birth parents developing an on-going relationship. Services include counseling young women who are pregnant, adoption orientations, adoption home studies for domestic and international adoptions, as well as for special needs adoptions, post-placement supervision, finalization services, ongoing support groups, and adoption searches.

Provides a rental subsidy program for extremely low income individuals in partnership with local landlords. A waiting list may apply.

Provides intensive case management for adults and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Program will assist clients with obtaining and retaining stable housing and employment while developing essential life skills. Also provides transitional and independent living for DCFS referrals.

Provides a Spanish grief support group for people facing similar challenges with grief. Individuals can share their experiences, coping strategies, and give emotional support in a confidential environment. There is also a group for children on the same day and time (pizza is provided for children's group).

Provides social and physical rehabilitation for older adults. Assists each participant to reach their maximum level of function and to enhance quality of life. Also offers respite help for caregivers.

Oversees the election process, voter registration (can be done through the state or in person at a polling location before an election), maintains current real estate and property tax information, assessment maps, state tax liens, military records, birth, marriage, divorce and death records.

Provides housing opportunities.

Medical advocates respond to the hospital when a patient is victim of sexual assault to provide emotional support, clothing, and information regarding hospital procedures. Advocates help educate the victim about their options for hospital procedures and pressing charges. The advocate serves as a liaison between the victim, the police, and ER personnel. Advocates and staff respond to hospital calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Legal advocates provide guidance and support for victims of sexual assault and abuse as they go through the legal system. As a victim of a violent crime in Illinois, they are entitled to advocacy services. The legal advocate also works closely with the State's Attorney's Office and is available to help with questions relating to court and provide emotional support.

Provides community day services to individuals, 18 and older, who have a developmental disability which includes a diagnosis of intellectual disability, autism, cerebral palsy, and/or epilepsy. Program services include an array of daily, structured activities to promote and develop such skills as motor and sensory development, toileting, eating, grooming, expressive and receptive language development, survival skills training, money management, independent living skills, and social/recreational activities.

Offers to help children in grades 4-12 develop knowledge and skills. Services include learning about citizenship, leadership, cooking, arts and crafts, mechanics and technology, horticulture, agriculture, and other subjects. To teach young people about these subjects, the 4-H program uses the learn-by-doing method of instruction.