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GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN | LIFESCAPE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

705 Kilburn Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101

Eligibility

Must have a grandchild reside with grandparent (with no parent residing in the home), grandparent may be of any age

Required documents

Proof of residency, proof of income, and Social Security number of grandchild, some benefits may require other documents

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm
https://lifescapeservices.org/services/senior-choice/grandparents-raising-grandchildren/
[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call, come in or visit the website for the application

Fees

None, donations requested

Service area

Ogle County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois

Description

Provides information and assistance to grandparents (or other relatives) raising grandchildren.

Services may include

- Needs assessment for both the grandparent and the grandchild(ren).
- Assistance in accessing services needed by the grandparent for the child.
- Include everything from pharmaceutical assistance to school clothes and supplies.
- Referrals are made for the child to agencies providing services that may be needed by the child (e.g., tutoring, counseling, etc.).

Providing organization

LIFESCAPE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

Offers senior services.