EXTENDED FAMILY SUPPORT | BRIGHTPOINT - SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE

120 East A Street, Belleville, IL 62220

Eligibility

Open to caregivers who are supporting their relative's children without formal Department of Children and Family Service involvement

Required documents

Photo ID, proof of income, and Social Security card

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

(618) 235-5335

Voice

https://www.brightpoint.org/strong-families/child-welfare/preservation/#extended-family-support-block

[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Referrals can only be made by the State Central Registry, DCFS Division of Child Protection, Intact Family Services Program, or DCFS Post Adoption Unit, call or email for further information

Fees

None

Service area

Clinton County, Illinois
Madison County, Illinois
Randolph County, Illinois
Washington County, Illinois
Saint Clair County, Illinois
Marion County, Illinois
Bond County, Illinois
Monroe County, Illinois

Description

Designed to prevent entrance into foster care and provide support with the guardianship process. Services include help to obtain guardianship, help to obtain the Child Only Grant and other entitlements and benefits, help enrolling the children in school, referrals for other services, and cash assistance to obtain guardianship and to meet the child's basic needs.

What's Here

Child Care Expense Assistance Guardianship Assistance

Providing organization

BRIGHTPOINT - SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE

Provides early education, mental health and wellness services, youth programs, parent support and child welfare.