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Offers trained volunteers appointed by a judge to speak for abused and neglected children via the court.

CASAs are committed to a child and their case until the child is placed in a safe and permanent home.

State agency that has responsibility for enforcing state laws, investigating crimes, providing laboratory analysis of criminal evidence, gathering and sharing criminal intelligence, and providing expertise and resources to other law enforcement agencies throughout the state.

Offers 24-hour intakes by phone at the local number and the state hotline. A caseworker will make a home visit to investigate any allegations of abuse and assist the victim. Interventions will be offered to the victim and referrals made to the appropriate organizations. Interventions can include but are not limited to in-home services, legal, medical, relocation, and counseling.

Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults age 60 and older and persons with disabilities (ages 18-59) who live in domestic (non-institutional) setting. Appointed by the Illinois Department on Aging to investigate allegations of physical and emotional abuse, financial exploitation, confinement/neglect, deprivation of food or medication, sexual abuse, and self-neglect

Offers medical equipment loans at no cost. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, wheelchairs, walkers, transport chairs, rolling walkers, knee walkers, canes, crutches, quad canes, half walkers, shower benches, commodes, shower seats, transfer benches, leg lifters, sock assisters, gait belts, medical equipment donations are also accepted.

Provides general assistance services, such as rent and utility help, to those in need. General assistance is an income maintenance program administered and funded entirely by the township that provides basic financial assistance.

Offers a statewide program that allows patients access to medical marijuana who meet one of the qualifying conditions. The Illinois Department of Public Health manages the registry by reviewing and processing applications and issuing registry cards to Illinois residents meeting program requirements. 

Provides a voucher program to assist the homeless population to find shelter. This program is available in Adams, Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties. In Adams County, clients must have a referral from the Salvation Army. Participants are required to do job searches each week and participate in weekly Job Clubs with the goal to transition into permanent housing.

Offers veterans (ill or injured post 9/11 veterans within 10 years of discharge) and their families the opportunity to live in a rent-free, single-family home for a period of two to three years while receiving financial counseling and community reintegration support.