Illinois Department of Human Services-Henry County

Description

Illinois Department of Human Services-Henry County offers an extreme heat cooling center.

Hours

Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday (except state holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *Only available during business hours.

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Anyone in need of services.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Walk-in.

Languages

English

Service Area

Serves Henry and Stark counties.

Geography Served

Description

Illinois Department of Human Services-Henry County offers an extreme cold weather shelters.

Hours

Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday (except state holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *Only available during business hours.

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Anyone in need of services.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please call.

Languages

English

Service Area

Serves Henry and Stark counties.

Geography Served

Description

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health.

Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card - an electronic card that is accepted at most grocery stores. The program is managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Department of Human Services administers the program in Illinois.

Hours

Intake hours for new applicants in the Peoria office: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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

Required Documents

Please call.

Eligibility

Most households with low income can get SNAP benefits. The rules are complex, so all of the details are not here. The most important factors which determine the amount of, and eligibility for, SNAP benefits are:
-income and expenses;
the number of persons who live and eat together

Your application must be reviewed by DHS staff at the Family Community Resource Center. If you apply for benefits and are eligible, you will receive a notice of your eligibility.

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 (primarily); Local Line, State Help Line, and Applications have Spanish option.

Service Area

Serves Henry and Stark county.

Geography Served

Description

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps) helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health.

Benefits are provided on the Illinois Link Card - an electronic card that is accepted at most grocery stores. The program is managed by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Department of Human Services administers the program in Illinois.

Hours

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

Required Documents

Please call.

Eligibility

Most households with low income can get SNAP benefits. The rules are complex, so all of the details are not here. The most important factors which determine the amount of, and eligibility for, SNAP benefits are:
-income and expenses;
-the number of persons who live and eat together

Your application must be reviewed by DHS staff at the Family Community Resource Center. If you apply for benefits and are eligible, you will receive a notice of your eligibility.

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

Applications available in English and Spanish.

Service Area

Serves Henry and Stark county.

Geography Served

Description

Medicaid is a state-administered health insurance program for low-income families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, people with disabilities, and other adults.

In addition to standard medical costs, Medicaid can cover various forms of dental work, fillings, and dentures; hearing aids; glasses; and more.

Hours

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

Required Documents

Please call.

Eligibility

Low-income families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, people with disabilities, and other adults. Please contact the Illinois Department of Human Services to be screened.

Fees

None for application. Small co-pays occasionally charged for services.

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

Applications available in English and Spanish.

Service Area

Serves Henry and Stark county.

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance.

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

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

Required Documents

Please call.

Eligibility

Refugees and special immigrants in need.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Visit local office (aka Family Community Resource Center)

Languages

English, but accommodations can be made for other languages

Service Area

Serves Henry and Stark county.

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

TANF

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

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

Required Documents

Please 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.

Languages

English (primarily); Local Line, State Help Line, and Applications have Spanish option

Service Area

Serves Henry and Stark counties.

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

TANF Application.

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

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

Required Documents

Please 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.

Languages

Applications available in English and Spanish.

Service Area

Serves Henery and Stark county.

Geography Served

Description

AABD (Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled)

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

Available through Medicaid aka the Medical Card

Description

Medicaid is a state-administered health insurance program for low-income families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, people with disabilities, and other adults. It can help cover various dental costs.

For a list of covered services, please contact DentaQuest at 1-888-286-2447.

Hours

General office hours: Monday through Friday (except state holidays): 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

Low-income families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, people with disabilities, and other adults. Please contact the Illinois Department of Human Services to be screened.

Fees

None for application. Small co-pays occasionally charged for services.

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 (primarily); Local Line, State Help Line, and Applications have Spanish option

Service Area

Henry County and Stark County

Geography Served

Geography Served

Geography Served