Financial Assistance and Grant Programs Resources
The Arc of Illinois Family-to-Family Health Information Center and Family Voices of Illinois provide this fact sheet on possible options for help with the cost of diapers for children, youth and adults with disabilities.
Disability Information and Access Locator
The Disability Information and Access Locator (DIAL) helps people with disabilities connect to local community resources that support independent living. DIAL provides information on essential services such as housing support, disability rights and more.
The DIAL database includes:
- Centers for Independent Living
- Protection and Advocacy Systems
- Assistive Technology Programs
- University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
- State Developmental Disabilities Councils
Do It for the Love inspires hope and healing through music. The non-profit organization grants live concert wishes for people with life-threatening illnesses, children with severe challenges and wounded veterans. You can apply for yourself, your child or nominate someone for a live music wish.
For more information, email info@doitforthelove.org.
Since 2009, American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) members have volunteered to provide high-quality orthodontic care for children of families with financial need.
Visit AAO for information on eligibility and how to apply.
Dove, Inc. provides a variety of outreach programs, financial assistance and resources to residents in Macon, Shelby, Moultrie, Piatt and DeWitt counties.
Dove Financial Assistance (DFA) may be able to provide emergency help with water, power, eye prescriptions, dental needs and some prescription medications.
DFA also works with the Energy Assistance Fund to help people with their heating and cooling bills through the “Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends Program” in Macon, DeWitt and Piatt Counties.
For questions or general information, please contact Dove, Inc. at (217) 428-6616 or dove@doveinc.org.
DSCC’s IMPACT Guide for Participants and Families
The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) has created an IMPACT Guide for Participants and Families. The guide provides helpful information for our participants and families using the Illinois Medicaid Program Advanced Cloud Technology (IMPACT) system. It includes:
- Contacts for assistance
- A list of helpful terms
- Information on All Kids/Medicaid transportation benefits
- How to enroll in IMPACT (as a Private Transportation Provider)
- Information on pre-approval and submitting a claim
For more information, visit the IMPACT Information and Resources page on our website.
DSCC’s Paying for College Tip Sheet
The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families learn more about available resources to help pay for college. The tip sheet includes details about possible funding sources and scholarship opportunities:
DSCC’s Using Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to Get Ready for Your Future Tip Sheet
The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families learn more about Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI can help pay for food, clothing and housing needs. It also helps you keep your medical benefits.
The tip sheet includes:
- Steps for applying for SSI
- Work incentives
- Where to look for more information
DSCC’s Using Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to Get Ready for Your Future Tip Sheet in English
DSCC’s Using Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to Get Ready for Your Future Tip Sheet in Spanish
The Dysphagia Outreach Project is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance for individuals with swallowing disorders across the lifespan.
The Dysphagia Outreach Project’s Dysphagia Food Bank aims to provide tangible assistance to low-income individuals with dysphagia across the lifespan by providing access to thickeners, pre-modified foods, therapy tools, oral care supplies and adaptive equipment.
El Mercadito (Nourishing Hope)
El Mercadito is a partnership between La Casa Norte and Nourishing Hope. This partnership provides Chicago residents with fresh food, benefits assistance, job search training, mental health counseling, and access to housing information and referral services. Assistance is available in multiple languages.
Nourishing Hope also offers a free, monthly Online Market service where individuals can:
- Place a grocery order using any computer or smartphone
- Order frozen meats, canned goods, cereal, milk, eggs, and fresh produce each month
- Pick up from the warehouse, The Hub, or Sheridan Market
- Skip waiting in line
- Continue access to the physical pantry/market
If you have any questions, you can contact El Mercadito at (773) 525-1777.