Community Services Programs 

Seniors

Programs for those 60 years or older

• Adult Protective Services
  Responds to reports of abuse or self-neglect for those who are 60 or older and for those who are 18 and older with a disability. Call (630) 407-6500, Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M, or (866) 800-1409 after hours and on weekends, to report suspected abuse. All calls are confidential. 
• Community Care Program
  Helps those 60 years or older with household tasks and personal care, emergency home response systems, and adult day services. 
• Home Delivered Meals Screenings
  Arranges to have meals delivered to homebound seniors.
• Long Term Care Ombudsman
  Educates residents in long-term care facilities and their family members on their rights and helps to address any issues.
• Money Management
  Trained volunteers assist seniors in making decisions about money, including assistance. 
• Choices for Care
  Helps individuals who are age 60 and older to explore options for long term care, including home and community-based services.

Additional Resources

• Home Health Care Agencies (pdf)
• Housing Directory (pdf)
• Long-Term Care Directory (pdf)
• DuPageCRIS.org – Senior Services

Housing  

Housing payments and home energy improvements.

• Housing Assistance
  Rent, deposit, or mortgage assistance.
• Single Family Home Repairs
  Financial Assistance for homeowners to complete home repair and improvements.. 
• Home Energy Improvements 
  Payment assistance for home upgrades to reduce energy costs.

Additional Resources

• DuPageCRIS.org - Housing

Utilities

Assists with payments on home energy and water bills.

• Gas and Electric Payment Assistance
  Gas and electric bill payment. 
• Furnace Repair 
  Furnace repair or replacement for homeowners whose furnace is not working or is no longer safe.
• Water Payment Assistance 
  Water and sewer bill payment.

Additional Resources

• DuPageCRIS.org - Utility

Financial Self-Sufficiency

Assists with setting and meeting goals to increase income, manage spending, and to address other personal needs.

• Family Self-Sufficiency
  Helps people improve their income, housing, and career.

Additional Resources

• DuPageCRIS.org – Income Supports and Employment

Caregiver and Parenting Resources

Resources to support caregivers of all kinds.

• Caregiver Resource Center
  Resources for caregivers of adults or of children being raised by a caregiver over the age of 60.

The following are court ordered

• Parent Education
  Court ordered parenting course for divorcing parents. 
• Parent Mediation
  Parents work with a counselor to develop a parenting plan that supports the well-being of the child(ren).
• Neutral Exchange of Children
  A neutral place to exchange the custody of a child(ren).
• Conflict Management
  A conflict management group for parents.
• Supervised Parenting Time
  Provides parents with supervised time with their child(ren).
• Transitional Exchange
  Provides a place to exchange custody of a child, helps in conflict resolution, and assists in communication between legal teams and the court.

Additional Resources

• DuPageCRIS.org - Parenting
• DuPageCRIS.org - Caregiver

Other Resources

Links people with other community resources, such as clothing, household goods, and transportation.

• Clothing and Household Good Vouchers
  Vouchers to access clothing or household goods through various community partners.
• Transportation
  Provides transportation for residents within the DuPage County area.
• Healthcare, Food, and Financial Application Assistance
  Assists with completing applications for programs that can provide medical insurance, food, and financial assistance.
• Scholarship
  Annual scholarship for higher education.
• Additional Community Resources