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Provides employment and training services for adults. 

Also offers summer youth employment programs that offer government-subsidized job opportunities in the public and private sectors for youth aged 14 to 21 from low-income families. Eligible participants must meet federal poverty income guidelines, possess a Social Security card, have legal authorization to work in the United States, and, if under 17, obtain a work permit. Registration is required during the spring application period.

Offers GED testing and transcript and certificate retrieval.

Answered 24 hours a day by a trained domestic abuse advocate who provides support and explains options to individuals experiencing any type of abuse from a current or former partner.

Some of the services provided by the hotline include:

- Emotional support

• Crisis counseling
• Instruction and education on safety planning
• Referrals to community resources

Provides a program for counseling children and adolescents in a safe and nurturing space. 

Provides up to $500 loans to help build or repair credit by making 12 timely payments of $44.95.

Credit Builder loans require 3 credit coaching sessions; free financial coaching is available.

Disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. Information and education on emergency disaster preparedness.

Provides important training and education programs in the area of computer crimes, including online child pornography, online sexual abuse, online fraud, e-mail threats, identity theft, and computer hacking. In addition, the bureau offers investigative and prosecutorial assistance with cases and coordinates the Illinois Internet Child Exploitation Task Force.

The Illinois Computer Crime Institute (ICCI), an entity within the Attorney General's High Tech Crimes Bureau, is dedicated to training and supporting Illinois law enforcement and prosecutors in the investigation and prosecution of high technology crimes, as well as in the use of high technology tools to enhance the effectiveness of their work.

Works with local organizations to provide individuals with community and financial resources.

Offers home health care and hospice services. Care may include:

• Regular visits to patient's home to provide care.

  - Coordinate services needed from other healthcare providers, including doctors, therapists, social workers and nurse aides.

• Keeps family and primary care physician informed about progress and care plan.

  VNA will also answer questions about hospice care or end-of-life questions, even if a patient is not ready for hospice care at this time. Topics include:

• Advance directives.

• End-of-life issues.

• Making plans to provide care for a loved one with a terminal illness.

• Grief and loss issues.

• Understanding palliative care vs. curative treatment.

Provides free or low-cost health coverage to people with low incomes, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

DHS administers the applications for Medicaid through ABE (Application for Benefits Eligibility), which is the part of the DHS website where Illinois residents can apply for Medicaid, SNAP, and cash benefits.

Hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient services, including testing, ultrasounds, MRIs, surgical services, and more.

Offers, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program. Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for “Jump Start” training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Offers, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program. Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for “Jump Start” training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Offers comprehensive case management system that helps families identify barriers to self-sufficiency and connects them with community support organizations. Barriers could include unemployment, insecure housing, lack of job skills, lack of child care.