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Free, voluntary program where coaches work with families for 3-6 months to help navigate and access resources in the community, increase families' protective factors, and problem-solve to address challenges a family may be facing. A coach is assigned to meet with the family and connect them to needed support.

The program offers case management support, mental health services for parents/guardians and children, education support, and some supports to meet basic needs and ensure safety.

Other support includes assistance finding safe, stable housing, connections to local food resources, help applying for benefits and tracking application status, budgeting and employment assistance, and education supports for parents/guardians and children.

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Case/Care Management
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Comprehensive Information and Referral

Offers to provide resource information to those in need of services.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Limited funding sometimes available for vehicle repair, minor home repairs and dental work.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Dental Care
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Work Clothing
Transportation Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Case/Care Management
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs

Provides assistance in finding resources for clients for a variety of needs.

Provides various programs to assist low income individuals and families take care of their basic needs. Can also supply information and referrals to local resources in the community.

Provides information and referrals to local resources in the community to help individuals and families meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient.
Can help refer clients to other community resources as needed.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Proactive Families Financial Services is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Work Clothing
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Rent Payment Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Case/Care Management
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Work Clothing
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance

Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, medical expenses, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

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Rental Deposit Assistance
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Case/Care Management
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Assists low income families with various needs as well as information and referrals to local organizations/services. Can also offer client advocacy services to assist when help is needed providers, organizations or difficult situations.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral

Mental health case management. Aids in assessment, planning, and support for a variety of needs. Assists with housing, public income entitlements, accessing various services, and more.

Case management services include, advocacy for mental health and other services, identifying and linking individuals with necessary resources, building skills for daily living.

Program provides social needs screening and referral to services.

Provides various programs to assist low income individuals and families take care of their basic needs. Can also supply information and referrals to local resources in the community.

Assists low income families with various needs as well as information and referrals to local organizations/services. Can also offer client advocacy services to assist when help is needed providers, organizations or difficult situations.
Assists low income families with various needs as well as information and referrals to local organizations/services. Can also offer client advocacy services to assist when help is needed providers, organizations or difficult situations.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Assists low income families with various needs as well as information and referrals to local organizations/services. Can also offer client advocacy services to assist when help is needed providers, organizations or difficult situations.
Provides various programs through the community action agency. Can also provide information regarding local services and programs.

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Community Action Agencies
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Resource and referral agency that fosters economic and emotional stability for heads of households. Meet with staff to discuss:
--Constant money shortages
--Better job with better hours
--Preparing a resume and practicing for a job interview
--Community resources for which clients may be eligible
--Enrolling in school to increase earning power
--Applying for local single parent scholarships for associate or bachelor degree college courses
--Applying for the United Way Certification Course scholarships for women in transition
--'How to' on parenting, working and attending school at the same time
--How to budget and shop for a used car
--Referrals to appropriate legal counsel

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Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance
Personal Financial Counseling
Comprehensive Information and Referral

Provides information to callers on resources in Jones County.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral

Provides various forms of support. All expenses are paid directly to the vendor.

Drive to Success helps low income residents obtain reliable transportation for employment purposes. Provides assistance for vehicle repairs.

Education Scholarships awards scholarships annually to clients to aid them in obtaining formal education or occupational training. Scholarships may be used for tuition and fees, textbooks, supplies or room and/or board.

Employment Support assists eligible clients to obtain/maintain employment with such items as daycare costs, transportation, and work supplies. One-time support.

Information, Referral, Outreach: Provides access to needed resources through comprehensive outreach, information and referral services.

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Transportation Expense Assistance
Work Clothing
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Child Care Expense Assistance
Scholarships

Program of Illinois Department of Human Services that assists individuals and families in crisis by providing direct assistance when able and by helping clients navigate local social services.

Offers a food pantry and clothing pantry.

Provides referrals to appropriate services when needing emergency housing, transportation, help with medical bills, and job searching.

Provides management of the Opportunities Quad Cities initiative, a collaboration of volunteers who have experienced success in their lives ("Navigators") who work with individuals and families struggling with poverty ("Neighbors"). Navigators support Neighbors one-on-one to connect them to specific community resources that can alleviate a barrier to success and help them move forward permanently out of poverty. Navigators have worked with Neighbors to resolve legal issues, parenting struggles, continuing education, and many other situations that keep people in poverty. Services are offered at two separate locations in Davenport and Rock Island. The Davenport location focuses on helping individuals and families who have been victims or witnesses of crime (reported or unreported).

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
General Clothing Provision
Food Pantries
Can help refer clients to other community resources as needed.

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Comprehensive Information and Referral
Provides information about community resources that can help an individual accomplish personal goals. Some examples ar learning to use assistive technology, understanding and signing up for health insurance, and finding accessible housing.
Provides information on products, services, equipment, training, legislation, and civil rights. The facility maintains a library of independent living resources (books, magazines, audio and video tapes, brochures, etc.). The staff will research and identify accurate information available about issues that influence independent lifestyles.