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Application for Benefits Eligibility - Illinois

This website is the application for benefits in the state of Illinois. Benefits include: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Healthcare...

1-800-843-6154

https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/accessController?id=0.18875636520885175

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Illinois Chapter - Foster Care Alumni of America

The mission of Foster Care Alumni of America is to connect the foster care alumni community and to transform policy and practice.At FCAA we base all...

(312) 485-6082

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https://fostercarealumni.org/illinois-chapter/

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Youth Outreach Services - Chicago

YOS believes all youth are capable of excellence. Our job is to provide the community-based support they need to meet challenges head on, discover...

(773) 777-7112

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https://www.yos.org/services

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Foster Progress - Illinois

Our Mission Foster Progress empowers Illinois youth currently or formerly in foster care to attain a college degree and transition into adulthood...

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https://www.foster-progress.org/

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Children's Home & Aid

For 138 years, we have shown up for Illinois families. We are in the places where it’s proven to be the most effective: at home, in the classroom, and...

(312) 424-0200

https://www.childrenshomeandaid.org/

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If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.