Illinois Department of Human Services - Fulton County

Description

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides expedited services for SNAP benefits for people who qualify and do not already get SNAP benefits. Those who need food immediately and who meet the eligibility requirements may receive SNAP benefits within five calendar days.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Required Documents

Please visit website or call.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for expedited service for SNAP benefits if-- -your family has no more than $100 available, and -your income for the month you apply is less than $150, or -someone in the family is a migrant or seasonal farm worker who is not expecting to receive more than $25 in the 10-day period starting with the date of application; or -your monthly income and available money is less than your monthly rent or mortgage payment and the appropriate utility standard. Remember: Even if you do not qualify for expedited service you may still be eligible for regular SNAP benefits if you need help buying food.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

An application is needed, so it's important that you file an application as soon as possible. The application process begins the day your Family Community Resource Center (FCRC) receives your signed application. There are several ways for you to apply. *You can visit the Illinois Department of Human Services website at www.dhs.state.il.us to apply electronically. *You can apply by visiting the Illinois Department of Human Services website and printing the paper application: Request for Cash Assistance, Medical Assistance, and SNAP. Once you've completed the application, take, mail, or fax it to your local Family Community Resource Center (FCRC). *You can also apply for benefits by going to your local Family Community Resource Center.

Languages

English & Spanish

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Description

The Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP) provides cash benefits for eligible needy refugees and special immigrants for a time period set by the federal government based on available federal funding. Additional assistance in resettling might be available.

Hours

Monday through Friday (except state holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Required Documents

These can vary; please contact the DHS.

Eligibility

Refugees and special immigrants in need

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please contact local office (aka Family Community Resource Center)

Languages

English & Spanish, but accommodations can be made for other languages

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Description

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is for families with children and pregnant women who need temporary cash assistance. Those receiving TANF also receive medical assistance. Most TANF families also receive SNAP benefits to buy food.

Hours

Monday through Friday (except state holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Required Documents

Please visit website or call.

Eligibility

To qualify for TANF, you must:
*Be pregnant or have a child under age 19 living with you. If the child is age 18, he/she must be a full-time high school student.
*A pregnant woman with no other children (and her spouse, if he lives with her) can get assistance;
*Live in Illinois (if you are homeless, you can still qualify); and
*Be a U.S. citizen or meet certain immigration requirements (ask your caseworker what they are).
*If your children qualify as citizens or immigrants but you do not, you may receive TANF just for your children.
*Develop a Responsibility and Services Plan (RSP).
You do not qualify for TANF if you have been convicted of certain felony offenses, violated your probation or parole, refuse to work or pursue child support enforcement, withhold information needed to determine eligibility, or have used up your five years of TANF benefits.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

*You can visit the Illinois Department of Human Services website at www.dhs.state.il.us to apply electronically. *You can apply by visiting the Illinois Department of Human Services website and printing the paper application: Request for Cash Assistance, Medical Assistance, and SNAP. Once you've completed the application, take, mail, or fax it to your local Family Community Resource Center (FCRC). *You can also apply for benefits by going to your local FCRC (please call first)

Languages

English & Spanish

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Description

AABD (Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled) is a small monthly cash benefit for people who are seniors (65+), blind, or disabled.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Required Documents

Please visit website or call.

Eligibility

A person may be eligible for AABD if they: *Receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or are ineligible for SSI due to income or are ineligible for SSI due to expiration of federal time limit on assistance to certain immigrants who have not yet become U.S. citizens. *Are a U.S. citizen or meet certain requirements for noncitizens *Live in Illinois *Are 65 years or older, blind, or disabled

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

*You can visit the Illinois Department of Human Services website at www.dhs.state.il.us to apply electronically. *You can apply by visiting the Illinois Department of Human Services website and printing the paper application: Request for Cash Assistance, Medical Assistance, and SNAP. Once you've completed the application, take, mail, or fax it to your local Family Community Resource Center (FCRC). *You can also apply for benefits by going to your local FCRC.

Languages

English & Spanish

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Special Notes/Funding

Available through Medicaid aka the Medical Card

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Description

Rent payment assistance is sometimes available through the Crisis Assistance Program, an offshoot of TANF Cash Assistance: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32273

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Description

Available through Medicaid aka the Medical Card

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