ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Address
2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
(847) 263-7778
Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Description:
Provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children. Benefits assistance provides financial assistance to help pay for food, shelter, utilities, and expenses other than medical. Also offers screenings and referrals for substance use, mental health, and domestic violence.
Also offers transitional services for clients, including:
- GED preparation
- Postsecondary education
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Classes in basic English
- Child care assistance
- Work stipends
- Job retention services
A person who gets TANF may also get medical assistance and SNAP benefits.
Eligibility:
To qualify for TANF, a person must:
- Be pregnant or have a child under age 19 who lives with them. A child who is 18 must be a full-time high school student. A pregnant woman (and her husband, if he lives with her) may qualify for help, even if they don't have any other children.
- Live in Illinois. You can be homeless and still qualify.
- Be a U.S. citizen or meet certain immigration requirements.
- Develop a plan for becoming self-sufficient and follow it.
Languages:
Spanish
Program Fees:
No fee.
Intake Process:
Call, visit website www.abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/, or visit during program hours to apply.
Documents required:
- Photo ID
- Birth certificate
- Proof of residency
- Social Security Card
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(847) 263-7778
DHS Help Line
(800) 843-6154
DHS Help Line TTY
(800) 447-6404
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
Mailing
2000 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Date of Official Change:
November 28, 2023
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Geography Served
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake County
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