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CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL | CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (WILL, GRUNDY, KENDALL, AND KANKAKEE COUNTIES)

801 North Larkin Avenue, Suite 202, Joliet, IL 60435

Eligibility

Child Care Assistance Program open to anyone who has child under age of 13 (special needs children over 13 may qualify), is working and meets income guidelines, receives TANF, or is a teen parent; Other programs have no eligibility restrictions

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm
(815) 523-7609

Voice - Main | Early Learning Programs

(815) 741-1179

Voice - Alternate | Child Care Referral

(815) 741-4622

Voice - Alternate | Child Care Assistance

(815) 741-1163

Voice - Alternate | Administration

https://childcarehelp.com/child-care-assistance-for-families

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call or visit website for information

Fees

Some workshops for child care education have fees; Other services are free

Service area

Kendall County, Illinois
Will County, Illinois
Kankakee County, Illinois
Grundy County, Illinois

Description

- Child Care Assistance Program: Administers the Department of Human Services child care program for working parents with children under the age of 13 who income-qualify. Will pay for parent's choice of child care, full- or part-time, as well as before- and after-school care.

- Child Care Referral Program: Provides referrals to parents in need of child care. Parents are counseled on how to select quality child care that best meets the needs of their individual child.

- Employer Contracted Services: Enhanced referral services as well as presentations and parenting seminars on child care issues. Employer services are fee-based; please call for specific information.

- Early Childhood Professional Services: Training, scholarships, conferences, CPR and First Aid training, workshops, and other early childhood professional development opportunities.

Date of Last Formal Update

01/25/2026

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211 Nebraska

Providing organization

CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (WILL, GRUNDY, KENDALL, AND KANKAKEE COUNTIES)

Provides referrals to parents in need of child care.