What services are offered?

Time-limited cash assistance for basic needs, such as food, clothing, housing, etc.

Transitional services to help families become independent, such as GED preparation, vocational training, postsecondary education, vocational rehabilitation, classes in basic English, help with child care, work stipends, job retention services, etc.

Screening for issues related to substance abuse, mental health, and domestic violence, and referrals for available services to address them.

A person who gets TANF may also get medical assistance and SNAP benefits.

HFS Medical Assistance Programs - DHS provides medical assistance on behalf of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (DHFS), which administers the program. A family who receives TANF also receives a MediPlan Card that covers most medical needs.

SNAP (formerly food stamps ) - If a family who receives TANF qualifies, DHS also provides them SNAP benefits.

Services that you may participate in: EarnFare - gain valuable work experience SNAP Employment & Training Job Placement - obtain employer-provided training TANF Job Placement - assist in addressing barriers to employment Child Care Housing Pregnancy & Parenting Violence & Abuse Prevention