COVID-19 Resources
City of Springfield COVID-19 Community Resources
The city of Springfield provides a list of community resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic, including public computer labs, mortgage and housing assistance, unemployment, rent assistance, virtual career support, emotional support, payment assistance and family assistance.
Civil Rights and School Reopening in the COVID-19 Environment
Helping schools reopen safely and in ways that support equity among students is a top priority for the Department of Education. The purpose of this question-and-answer document is to help students, families, schools, and the public support all students’ rights in educational environments, including in elementary and secondary schools and postsecondary institutions, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The guidance addresses schools’ responsibilities to students with disabilities in remote, hybrid and in-person situations, touching on everything from the right to a free appropriate public education to handling children who are unable to wear masks or maintain social distance.
Claire’s Place Emergency COVID-19 Fund for Cystic Fibrosis Community
Claire’s Place offers an Emergency COVID-19 Fund to address the need in the cystic fibrosis community to cover costs of food insecurity and extensive medical and prescription drug co-pays during the pandemic due to isolation or loss of income.
Claire’s Place is a non-profit organization that provides support to children and families affected by cystic fibrosis.
Cloth Face Coverings for Children During COVID-19
HealthyChildren.org’s “Cloth Face Coverings for Children During COVID-19” provides answers to some frequently asked questions about cloth face coverings and children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coloring Pages for Caregivers
UIC’s Division of Specialized Care for Children has created adult coloring pages to help caregivers relieve stress and practice mindfulness. Four designs are available in English and Spanish:
Lighthouse (Lighthouse Spanish)
Sunflowers (Sunflowers Spanish)
ComEd Financial Assistance Options
ComEd has worked with the Attorney General’s office, the staff of the Illinois Commerce Commission and a broad group of stakeholders to develop a financial assistance package to help customers during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Available assistance includes customer hardship grants and a bill payment assistance program. Click on the Financial Assistance Options flyer for more information.
Community Action Agencies work with local community organizations and non-profit partners to provide assistance to Illinois families with items including:
- Rental Assistance
- Food
- Energy Utility Bill Assistance
- Water/Sewer Payment
- Employment Training/Placement
- Financial Management
- Temporary Shelter
This link provides a listing of local Community Action Agencies (CAAs) that can help you find programs in your area.
Community Housing Advocacy & Development (CHAD)
Community Housing Advocacy & Development (CHAD) is a nonprofit corporation that provides quality, affordable, long-term rental housing to income-qualifying, hardworking individuals and families who struggle to support themselves.
CHAD owns, leases and manages over 500 units in 175 properties in 30 west suburban communities that represent a range of affordable housing opportunities including single-family homes, duplexes, apartments and townhomes and provides professional property management services to over 1,100 residents. CHAD offers below-market rents to income-qualified applicants.
Food pantries in DuPage County
Community Resources Compilation from the Illinois Housing Development Authority
The Illinois Housing Development Authority provides this list of community partners to help Illinois residents find food pantries, utility assistance, rental assistance, emergency housing, mortgage assistance, veterans assistance and more.