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*All parenting resources listed have been reviewed so that unnecessary family separation via adoption is not pressured on clients who are vulnerable and/or in marginalized communities.
All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. County/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a County/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.
*Warning- Clicking on external links will open a new browser tab and send you to a website outside of The Family Preservation Project. The Family Preservation Project cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within other websites.
*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well.
Healthcare
ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- low price medications- Blink Health
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company
National- prescription discount card- Familywize
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path
National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
Statewide
Statewide- medical- Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Regional
North Central Illinois- medical transportation- Voluntary Action Center
Northern Illinois- sliding fees- Community Health Partnership of Illinois
Northern Illinois- medical equipment loans- Great Lakes Loan Closets
Southern Illinois-(refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) prescription assistance- Catholic Charities
County/City
Aurora- medical assistance- Hesed House
Bloomington- prescription assistance- Tazwood Community Services
Chicago- community health directory- Cradles to Crayons
Chicago- healthcare services- Deborah’s Place
Chicago- healthcare, dental- Ezra Multi-Service Center
Chicago- mental health, medical, dental, vision, prescription assistance, Jewish clients- The Ark
Chicago Heights- prescription assistance- Respond Now
Cook County- medical transportation assistance- County Care
Cook County- outreach bus- The Night Ministry
Kane County- prescription assistance- The Salvation Army
Kane County- medical & dental- Tri City Health Partnership
Kankakee- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) medical clinic- St. John Paul II Catholic Parish
LaGrange Park- medical, dental, behavioral health- Pillars Community Health
Northbrook- mental health, medical, dental, vision, prescription assistance, Jewish clients- The Ark
Palatine- limited medical, prescription assistance- Journeys
Pekin- prescription assistance- Tazwood Community Services
Peoria- healthcare, dental- Peoria Friendship House of Christian Services
Quincy- prescription assistance, emergency medical- The Salvation Army
Rockford- medical, dental, chiropractic- Hope Clinic
Springfield- prescription assistance- Contact Ministries
Tinley Park- medication assistance- Together We Cope
Housing/
Shelter
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Listings range from emergency to permanent. Many providers offer additional services in conjunction with housing; including childcare, healthcare, etc. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed.
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National (age limits)- Covenant House
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- ICNA Relief
National- rent relief program directory- iProperty Management
National- Low Income Apartments
National- Mercy Housing
National (located in North Carolina, but applicable to out-of-state pregnant college students) (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– MiraVia
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- multiple rental platforms- RentPath
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
Statewide
Statewide- directory- Housing Authorities
Statewide- New Life Evangelistic Center
Statewide (domestic abuse)- The Network
Regional
Central Illinois- C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation
East Central Illinois- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Catholic Charities
Quad Cities (domestic abuse)- Churches United
Quad Cities- Humility Homes
Quad Cities- The Salvation Army
Southern Illinois- The Salvation Army
Western Chicago Metropolitan Area- SARET Charitable Fund
County/City
Aurora- Hesed House
Aurora- Mutual Ground
Aurora- Wayside Cross Ministries
Berwyn- Housing Forward
Bloomington- Home Sweet Home Ministries
Carbondale- Carbondale Samaritan Ministries
Carol Stream (no residential requirement; maternity)- Outreach Community Ministries
Charleston- HOPE of East Central Illinois
Chicago- A Safe Haven
Chicago- Believe Shelter
Chicago- Breakthrough
Chicago- Cornerstone Community Outreach
Chicago- housing directory- Cradles to Crayons
Chicago- Darkim Responsible Living for Women
Chicago- Deborah’s Place
Chicago (domestic violence)- Family Rescue
Chicago- Franciscan House
Chicago- ICNA Relief
Chicago- Inner Voice
Chicago- Lincoln Park Community Services
Chicago- Margaret’s Village
Chicago (domestic violence)- Neapolitan Lighthouse
Chicago- New Moms
Chicago- Olive Branch Mission
Chicago- Pacific Garden Mission
Chicago- Primo Center for Women and Children
Chicago- Roseland Christian Ministries
Chicago- Sarah’s Circle
Chicago- Single Room Housing Assistance Corporation
Chicago- Southwest Chicago PADS
Chicago- focus on Jewish clients- The Ark
Chicago- The Salvation Army
Chicago- You Can Make It Inc.
Chicago Heights- Respond Now
Chicago Heights- South Suburban Pads
Cook County (no residential requirement)- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– Aid for Women
Cook County- CEDA
Cook County- Housing Forward
Cook County- (ages 14-24 includes maternity)- The Night Ministry
Country Club Hills- South Suburban Pads
Decatur- God’s Shelter of Love
DeKalb- Hope Haven
DeKalb County (domestic abuse)- Safe Passage
Dixon- Pads Homeless Shelter
East Dundee (maternity home)- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries Inc.
East St. Louis- Call for Help
East St. Louis- CDBG Operations Corporation
Elburn- Beautiful U Ministries
Elgin- Community Crisis Center
Elgin- Matthew 25:40 Ministry
Elgin- PADS of Elgin
Englewood- Maria Shelter
Evanston- Connections for the Homeless
Evanston- Family Promise
Forest Park- Housing Forward
Freeport- Freeport Area Church Cooperative
Galesburg- Galesburg Rescue Mission
Glen Ellyn- Bridge Communities
Granite City- Good Samaritan House
Harrisburg- Christian Community Compassion Center
Homewood (domestic violence)- South Suburban Family Shelter
Joliet- Daybreak Center
Joliet- Lamb’s Fold
Joliet- Morningstar Mission
Kane County- Lazarus House
Kankakee (domestic abuse)- Harbor House
Kankakee County (seasonal)- Fortitude Community Outreach
Kankakee County- The Salvation Army
Libertyville- The Lake County Haven
Marion- Southern Illinois Coalition for the Homeless
Marion- The Lighthouse Shelter
Mattoon- The Haven
McHenry- Home of the Sparrow
McHenry- Pioneer Center for Human Services
Oak Park- Housing Forward
Oak Park- New Moms
Olney- SWAN
Ottawa- PADS Shelter
Palatine- Journeys
Park Ridge (age limits, includes maternity)- The Harbour
Peoria- Dream Center
Peoria- Phoenix Community Development Services
Peru- PADS Shelter
Quincy- The Salvation Army
Rockford- Rockford MELD
Rockford- Rockford Rescue Mission
Rockford- Shelter Care Ministries
Rockford- The Carpenter’s Place
Rock Island- St. Joseph The Worker House
St. Charles- Lazarus House
Springfield- Contact Ministries
Springfield- Inner City Mission
Springfield (domestic violence)- Sojourn Shelter and Services
Taylorville- Shadow Home
Tazewell County- The Salvation Army
Tinley Park- Together We Cope
Washington- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) My Sister’s House
Wheaton- DuPage Pads
Wheaton- Family Shelter Service
Affordable Childcare
ATTENTION
Service providers range from national to local. Local listings have been searched by services including but not limited to: 24 hour care, extended hours, discounts, crisis nurseries, tuition assistance, scholarships, and sliding fees.
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae
National- Mom Trusted
National- emergency, sick child, postpartum, etc.- Nanny Poppinz
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- child care search- Tootris
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- child care search- Winnie
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- child care resources- INCCRRA
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Regional
Southeast Illinois- Project Child
Southeast Illinois- child care scholarships- Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
County/City
Chicago- child care directory- Cradles to Crayons
Chicago- emergency childcare- Maryville Crisis Nursery
Chicago- emergency/sick care- TLC Family Care
DeKalb County- childcare assistance- 4-C
Effingham County- crisis nursery- Crisis Nursery of Effingham County
McHenry County- childcare assistance- 4-C
Peoria- for parents completing GED program- Westminster Presbyterian Church
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
HUD (Guaranteed-Income Programs, Rent Assistance, etc.)
LIHWAP (water assistance)
Baby Care
ATTENTION
Most Crisis/Resource Pregnancy Centers will encourage and refer for adoption. Please do your research before accepting or pursuing adoption materials. Adoption is a lifelong commitment to grief. Visit the Voices and Education pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.
National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- diaper gifting platform- Pampers Diaper Stash
National- parenting education, virtual services- Parents as Teachers
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- car seat trade-in events- Target Brands, Inc.
National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices
National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option
National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy
Statewide
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Statewide- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diapers, formula, clothing, equipment- Living Alternatives
Statewide- car seat events- Safe Kids
Regional
East Central Illinois- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) parenting classes- Catholic Charities
North Central Illinois- crisis nursery, parenting classes- Crittenton Centers
North Chicago Metropolitan Area- kid clothing- The Kid’s Pantry
Northeast Illinois- diapers, formula, bottles, etc.- Swaddling Clothes
Quad Cities- diaper distribution centers- Hiney Heroes
West Central Illinois- diaper bank directory- Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank
County/City
Chicago- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) earn while you learn program- Aid for Women
Chicago- car seat events- Buckle Up Program
Chicago- children’s clothes- Cornerstone Community Outreach
Chicago- material support directory- Cradles to Crayons
Chicago (referral needed)- formula, diapers, etc.- St. James Catholic Church
Cicero- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) earn while you learn program- Aid for Women
Dekalb- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support, earn while you learn program- We Care Pregnancy Clinic
DeKalb County- parenting support- 4-C
Des Plaines- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) earn while you learn program- Aid for Women
Elgin- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) assistance- Life Choices
Flossmoor- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) earn while you learn program- Aid for Women
Gurnee (ages 13-23)- mentorship program, material assistance- Teen Mother Choices International
Kankakee County- parenting classes- A More Excellent Way Ministries
Lake County- diaper bank- Diaper Bank Partnership
Madison County- postpartum doula & services- Elephant Baby
McHenry- diaper bank- Diaper Bank of Northern Illinois
Peoria- baby pantry- Catholic Diocese of Peoria
Peoria- diapers- Peoria Friendship House of Christian Services
Quincy- baby supplies- The Salvation Army
Rockford- baby and toddler clothing, diapers, baby items, etc.- Rockford MELD
St. Clair County- postpartum doula & services- Elephant Baby
Schaumburg- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support- Life Choices
Child Support
General Assistance
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Help may be available in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Services include: food and clothing assistance, car repair and donation, employment services, case management, rent and utility assistance, transportation, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless prevention, etc.
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National (must be nominated)- ages 3-16 mattresses, bed frames, bedding- A Hope to Dream
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- school supplies, food assistance, clothing, etc.- Assistance League
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Heroes
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- professional clothing, workforce assistance- Dress for Success
National- school supply events- Eventbrite
National- scholarship database- Fastweb
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Food Finder
National- food assistance directory- Food Not Bombs
National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- food assistance, family services- ICNA Relief
National- job search- Indeed
National- on a budget meal plans- Kids Eat in Color
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- domestic violence resources- National Domestic Violence Hotline
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- summer food finder- No Kid Hungry
National- workforce staffing- PeopleReady
National- trade clothes- Rehash
National- wireless service- SafeLink
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Transportation Asoociation
Statewide- low-income small loans- Capital Good Fund
Statewide- food, clothing, job training, homeless outreach, etc.- New Life Evangelistic Center
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- food assistance directory- Tri-State Food Bank
Regional
Central Illinois- general assistance, transportation services, education services, etc.- C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation
Chicago Metropolitan Area- business attire for women- Poised for Success
East Central Illinois- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) food assistance, emergency services, homeless outreach- Catholic Charities
Eastern Illinois- food assistance- Eastern Illinois Foodbank
Eastern Illinois- public transportation- Show Bus Public Transportation
North Central Illinois- transportation assistance- Voluntary Action Center
Quad Cities- food & clothing- Catholic Quad Cities
Quad Cities- emergency assistance, food- Churches United
Quad Cities- food pantry- The Salvation Army
Southern Illinois- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) crisis assistance, food assistance- Catholic Charities
Southern Illinois- food assistance directory- Operation Food Search
Southern Illinois- food pantry, clothing, rent & utility assistance, etc.- The Salvation Army
Western Chicago Metropolitan Area- food assistance, car donation and repair program- SARET Charitable Fund
County/City
Alsip- food pantry, school supplies, holiday assistance- Operation Blessing
Alsip- food pantry- The Lighthouse Church
Berwyn- food pantry- Christian Life Center
Bloomington- food, energy assistance, school supplies, scholarship, employment support, housing assistance- Tazwood Community Services Inc.
Bremen Township- general & emergency assistance- Bremen Township General Assistance
Bridgeview- food pantry- Mosque Foundation Food Pantry
Brookfield- food pantry- Share Food Share Love Food Pantry
Carbondale- emergency assistance, food pantry, daily meals, etc.- Good Samaritan Ministries
Chicago- food assistance- Breakthrough
Chicago- food pantry, clothing, employment assistance, pet pantry- Care for Real
Chicago- food pantry- Chatham-Avalon Church of Christ
Chicago- food assistance, job search, self-sufficiency programs, etc.- Common Pantry
Chicago- food bags, weekly meals, clothing, household items, etc.- Cornerstone Community Outreach
Chicago- clothing, school supplies, etc.- Cradles to Crayons
Chicago- food pantry- European American Associates
Chicago- food & hygiene pantry, emergency assistance, employment assistance, weekly meals, etc.- Ezra Multi-Service Center
Chicago- food pantry- Harmony Community Church
Chicago- food assistance- ICNA Relief
Chicago- food pantry- Irving Park Community Food Pantry
Chicago- food pantry, employment assistance- Kenwood-Oakland Community Organization
Chicago- meals for kids- Kid’s Cafe
Chicago- food pantry- Lakeview Pantry
Chicago- food pantry- Mother Jones Food Pantry
Chicago- food pantry- New Hope Community Food Pantry
Chicago- job training, family support- New Moms
Chicago- food pantry- Northwest Church of Christ
Chicago- food pantry, clothing, general assistance- Open Arms Ministry
Chicago- daily meals, clothes- Pacific Garden Mission
Chicago- food pantry- Ravenswood Community Services
Chicago- food pantry, daily meals, etc.- Roseland Christian Ministries
Chicago- food pantry- Sabeel Food Pantry
Chicago- food pantry- St. Columbanus Catholic Church
Chicago- food pantry- St. Cyprian’s Food Pantry
Chicago- food pantry- St. Ignatius Church
Chicago- food assistance, emergency assistance, holiday assistance, etc.- St. James Catholic Church
Chicago- food pantry- St. Philip Neri Church
Chicago- food pantry, clothing, weekly meals- St. Thomas of Canterbury
Chicago- food assistance, showers, laundry, mail, etc.- Sarah’s Circle
Chicago- food pantry- Sheldon Heights Church of Christ
Chicago- food pantry, free store, etc.- Shepherd’s Hope
Chicago- Jewish clients, food pantry, financial assistance, etc.- The Ark
Chicago- food pantry- The Friendship Center
Chicago- daily meals, showers, laundry- The Marquard Center
Chicago- food assistance- United Church of Rogers Park
Chicago- Operation Backpack- Volunteers of America
Chicago Heights- food pantry, general assistance- Bloom Township Food Pantry
Chicago Heights- food pantry, rent/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, etc. – Respond Now
Cicero- food pantry- CBS Food Pantry
Cook County- food assistance, clothing, job training, etc.- Catholic Charities
Cook County- self-sufficiency program, energy assistance- CEDA
Cook County- food bank directory- Greater Chicago Food Depository
Cook County- emergency assistance- Housing Forward
Country Club Hills- food, clothing, etc.- South Suburban Pads
Deerfield- food pantry, general assistance, transportation program, etc.- West Deerfield Township
DeKalb- food pantry- Bethlehem Lutheran Church
DeKalb- summer lunch program- First United Methodist Church
DeKalb County- food bank- Barb Food Mart
DeKalb County- clothing pantry- DeKalb Adventist Church
DeKalb County- food assistance- DeKalb County Community Gardens
DeKalb County- self-sufficiency program- Family Service Agency
DeKalb County- general assistance- Love Inc.
DeKalb County- food pantry (no residential requirements)- New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
DeKalb County- food pantry, limited financial assistance, helpline assistance- St. Vincent de Paul
DeKalb County- food & holiday assistance, general assistance- The Salvation Army
Des Plaines- food pantry- Des Plaines Food Pantry
DuPage County- workforce development- Outreach Community Ministries
East Peoria- food pantry- First United Methodist Church of East Peoria
Effingham- food pantry- Calvary Baptist Church
Effingham County- holiday assistance, emergency services, clothing closet, school supplies, etc.- Effingham County FISH
Effingham County- emergency assistance- The Salvation Army
Elgin- emergency assistance, financial assistance- Community Crisis Center
Elgin- daily meals- PADS of Elgin
Evanston- rent assistance, employment assistance, etc.- Connections for the Homeless
Evergreen Park- food pantry- The Village Pantry
Freeport- food pantry- Freeport Area Church Cooperative
Galesburg- food boxes, daily meals, clothing, furniture, etc.- Galesburg Rescue Mission
Hanover Park- food pantry, employment services, emergency services, etc.- Hanover Township
Harrisburg- food pantry, financial assistance- Christian Community Compassion Center
Harvey- food pantry, daily meals- Bethel Human Resources
Hinckley- food pantry- St. Paul’s Church
Hoffman Estates- food pantry, general assistance, employment services, etc.- Township of Schaumburg
Joliet- vehicle donation program- Lamb’s Fold
Joliet- multiple services from an address to school supplies- Morningstar Mission
Kane County- daily meals, rent, utility & mortgage assistance- Lazarus House
Kane County- food assistance, rent & utility assistance- The Salvation Army
Kankakee- food pantry- Center of Hope
Kankakee- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) clothing closet- St. John Paul II Catholic Parish
Kankakee County- food, clothing, laundry, utility assistance, etc.- A More Excellent Way Ministries
Kankakee County- homeless outreach- Fortitude Community Outreach
Kankakee County- food pantry, emergency assistance- Kankakee County Community Services Inc.
Kankakee County- public transportation- River Valley Metro
Kankakee County- case management, food pantry, daily meals- The Salvation Army
Kirkland- food pantry- Kirkland Food Pantry
Lake County- food assistance, clothing, job training, etc.- Catholic Charities
Leland- food pantry- Five Loaves and Two Fish
Manito- food & clothing assistance- Emmanuel’s Warehouse
Manteno- food assistance- Community Presbyterian Church
McHenry- food assistance, hygiene, undergarments, etc.- Home of the Sparrow
Morton- food pantry- Community Harvest
Morton- food pantry, transportation- We Care
Northbrook- Jewish clients, food pantry, financial assistance, etc.- The Ark
Oak Park- job training, family support- New Moms
Oak Park- food assistance, social services- Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry
Palatine- showers, laundry, haircuts, food pantry, daily meals, transportation assistance, mail, etc.- Journeys
Pekin- food assistance, homeless outreach- Pekin Outreach Initiative
Pekin- food, energy assistance, school supplies, scholarship, employment support, housing assistance- Tazwood Community Services Inc.
Pekin- food pantry, pet pantry, school supplies, homeless outreach, learn to earn program- The Hope Chest
Peoria- food pantry- Bradley Epworth Church
Peoria- food assistance- Catholic Diocese of Peoria
Peoria- clothing, household items, etc.- Dream Center
Peoria- food pantry- East Bluff Community Center
Peoria- food assistance, pet pantry- Heart of Peoria Catholic Community
Peoria- food pantry- Mt. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
Peoria- food & clothing assistance- New Beginnings Ministries of Peoria
Peoria- referrals, outreach center- Peoria Citizens Committee for Economic Oppurtunity Inc.
Peoria- food, clothing, basic needs, financial literacy, etc.- Peoria Friendship House of Christian Services
Peoria- homeless outreach- Phoenix Community Development Services
Peoria- rent & utility assistance, food assistance, basic needs- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Peoria- food pantry- Westminster Presbyterian Church
Quincy- food pantry, general assistance, utility assistance, rent assistance, vouchers, etc.- The Salvation Army
Rockford- household items, employment assistance, etc.- Rockford MELD
Rockford- daily meals, clothing, household items, furniture, etc.- Rockford Rescue Mission
Rockford- daily meals, clothing, showers, etc.- The Carpenter’s Place
Rock Island- daily meals- Christian Care
St. Charles- food program, rent & utility assistance- Lazarus House
Sandwich (no residential requirement)- food pantry, personal hygiene- The Store at Harvest Chapel
Shumway- food & clothing pantry, daily meals- Enduring Freedom Ministries
Skokie- general assistance- Niles Township Government
Somonauk- food pantry- St. John’s Lutheran Church
South Elgin- food pantry- South Elgin Food Pantry
South Holland- rent & utility assistance- The Link & Option Center
Springfield- rental assistance, food pantry, school supplies, clothing, household items, transportation assistance, etc.- Contact Ministries
Summit- food pantry- St. Blase Church
Sycamore- food pantry- Salem Lutheran Church
Sycamore- food pantry- Spartan Food Pantry
Sycamore- food pantry- Sycamore United Methodist Church
Tazewell County- food, clothing, rent & utility assistance, transportation assistance, etc.- The Salvation Army
Tinley Park- food, clothing, & transportation assistance- Together We Cope
Urbana- general assistance grants- City of Urbana
Washington- food pantry- Washington Helps Its People
Wheaton- showers, laundry, daily meals, mail, etc.- DuPage Pads
Woodford County- transportation assistance- We Care
Support Groups
ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- Motherhood Redefined
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
Statewide
Regional
County/City
Aurora- Mutual Ground
Chicago- Sheldon Heights Church of Christ
Chicago- United Church of Rogers Park
Elgin- Community Crisis Center
Granite City- Good Samaritan House
Rockford (for men and women)- Rockford MELD
Rockford- The Carpenter’s Place
Wheaton- DuPage Pads
Wheaton- Family Shelter Service
I Don’t See My City
Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.
Putative Father Registry
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Putative Father Registry explained here.
Adoption Law/Revocation
ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.
No consent or surrender shall be signed within the 72 hour period immediately following the birth of the child.
A consent or a surrender signed not less than 72 hours after the birth of the child is irrevocable except as provided in Section 11 of this Act.
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator, revoking your legal consent to an adoption, or learning more about the adoption process and long-term effects, please contact Saving Our Sisters
CPS Assistance
Let Our Children Go seeks to restore those that have been wrongly separated from their families by providing assistance for reconnecting physically and emotionally. We also hope to offer aid and comfort to those whose family member passed on after separation.
Pay It Forward
If you have been a recipient of help, you know firsthand how essential volunteers and/or donations were to your success. Please consider volunteering for or donating to any of the vital organizations on this page.
Recommend a Service
Know a service applicable to moms and children in this state, but it’s not listed? Please share it by contacting the page: Here.
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