How do I get information about breastfeeding? The Illinois WIC Program provides education, counseling,
and support for low income women. The WIC staff supplies educational
material, teaching aids, and breast pumps to encourage mothers
to choose breastfeeding.
How do I get help with prenatal medical care? The Family Case Management Program helps pregnant
women obtain medical services as well as other services that
they need to have a healthy pregnancy. Families that fall
below 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible for this
program.
Visit the Family Case Management web page at http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=33882
for additional information. Call the Department of Human Services
Help Line at 800-843-6154 for more details.
How do I get my newborn baby's hearing checked? Illinois law mandates that all hospitals must provide
a screening test for newborns before they leave the hospital.
The hospital will notify the parents and the doctor if the
baby fails the hearing test.
To learn more about the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening
Program, visit http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar
or call the Department of Human Services Help Line at 800-843-6154
for more details.
How do I determine if I am eligible for Women, Infants,
and Children (WIC)? The Women, Infants, and Children program is available
to women who are pregnant or postpartum and children under
the age of five. Participants must be income eligible. Eligibility
can be determined at your local health department, WIC office,
or by calling the Department of Human Services Help Line at
800-843-6154.
How do I get a child care subsidy? The Department of Human Services has a Child Care
Program that provides low income, working families with access
to quality child care, allowing them to continue working.
According to their income, parents pay a portion of the child
care cost while the State of Illinois covers the rest of the
expense.
To determine if you are eligible for the Child Care Program,
go to http://www.dhs.state.il.us/applications
for an eligibility calculator. The previous link will also
provide the name, address and phone number of your local program
office.
How do I know if I'm eligible for food stamps? Most low income households are eligible for food
stamps. The main factors that determine eligibility are income,
expenses, size of family, and assets. Contact your local Department
of Human Services office to determine whether you are eligible.
How do I sign up for Food Stamps? To sign up for food stamps, you need to go to your
local Department of Human Services Community Operations Office.
To find your local office, visit http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?module=12
or call the Department of Human Services Help Line at 800-843-6154.
How do I get information about Aid to the Aged, Blind,
or Disabled (AABD)? The Department of Human Services has a web page that
explains the AABD program. To access this page go to http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30370
or call the Department of Human Services Help Line at 800-843-6154
for more information.
How do I sign up for the Aid to the Aged, Blind,
or Disabled Program(AABD)? You need to contact your local Department of Human
Services office to apply for AABD services. To find your local
office, visit http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30370
or call the Department of Human Services Help Line at 800-843-6154.
How do I get aid for a blind person? The Department of Human Services offers aid for blind
people through the Bureau of Blind Services Program. The BBS
program offers a variety of services to blind adults that
enables them to work and participate in family life. The BBS
staff coordinates services from 25 local offices located in
communities throughout Illinois. To find the nearest BBS office,
use the Department of Human Services Office Locator, http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?module=12,or
call the Department of Human Services Help Line at 800-843-6154.
How do I find out about the Temporary Assistance
for Needy Families Program (TANF)? The Department of Human Services website has a page
that outlines the TANF program. This program provides temporary
financial assistance to help families pay for food, shelter,
utilities, and other expenses. To learn more about this program
visit http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=35186
or call the Department of Human Services Help Line at 800-843-6154.
How do I find a local office for the Department of
Human Services? To find your local office, visit http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=16954
or call the Department of Human Services Help Line at 800-843-6154.
