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Specialty Pro Bono Legal Services - Chicago Volunteer Legal Services - Headquarters

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services has been appointed by serve as representatives for Guardian Ad Litem, for children who need representation in domestic cases, represent low-income individuals representing themselves in foreclosure defense litigation and representation to low-income individuals in probate court.

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NORMAN SERVICES | DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS)

Offers "Norman Services" to support families with children at risk of being placed in DCFS care or unable to return home due to unmet basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, or other essential items. These services aim to prevent child removal or facilitate reunification by addressing critical living circumstances.

Eligible families may receive assistance through Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants, the Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) to secure permanent housing, and the Emergency Cash Assistance Program for immediate basic needs.

Additionally, the services include support for guardianship-related matters, providing guidance and resources for individuals navigating the appointment or opposition of guardianship arrangements for children or adolescents.

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SAFETY - OLDER ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Provides legal services in order to help with the following:

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Guardianship of adults to ensure health care.

- Nursing home and home care issues.

- Powers of attorney and other advance directives.

- SSI and social security denials, cessations, terminations, overpayments, and garnishments.

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OFFICE OF STATE GUARDIAN | ILLINOIS GUARDIANSHIP AND ADVOCACY COMMISSION

Handles the personal, financial, and legal affairs of developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and elderly persons with disabilities. Serves as "guardian of last resort" for individuals with disabilities when no other person is available to serve. Most of its wards are indigent or have limited assets.

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Legal Assistance - Central Illinois Office

Equip for Equality provides free or low-cost legal assistance related to housing, including eviction prevention, issues related to self-determination, tenants' rights, preserving housing subsidies, employment discrimination based on disability, and housing discrimination.The legal team will review the information at a weekly case assessment meeting. They will evaluate whether your request is within their case selection criteria, whether the case has merit, and whether they have enough resources to give you the type of help you're seeking.

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SAFETY - OLDER ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Provides legal services in order to help with the following:

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Guardianship of adults to ensure health care.

- Nursing home and home care issues.

- Powers of attorney and other advance directives.

- SSI and social security denials, cessations, terminations, overpayments, and garnishments.

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GUARDIANSHIP AND COURT ADVOCACY | PARENT PLACE, THE

A court advocate is available to assist any relative caregivers in obtaining legal guardianship of minor children in Sangamon County. This service also includes information and referrals for other caregiver resources.

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ADOPTION AND POST ADOPTION / GUARDIANSHIP / LEGAL CUSTODY SERVICES | GREENLIGHT FAMILY SERVICES

- Adoption: Offers relative and non-relative, second parent, stepparent, adult, and DCFS foster parent adoption services.

- Post Adoption: Families are connected with resources meant to aid in adoption preservation.

- Legal Custody: Helps to provide legal custody to caregivers, whether for a child or disabled adult.

- Guardianship: Helps to provide legal guardianship, which allows the caregiver to make decisions for the child in their care.

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OFFICE OF STATE GUARDIAN | ILLINOIS GUARDIANSHIP AND ADVOCACY COMMISSION

Handles the personal, financial, and legal affairs of developmentally disabled, mentally ill, and elderly persons with disabilities. Serves as "guardian of last resort" for individuals with disabilities when no other person is available to serve. Most of its wards are indigent or have limited assets.

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SAFETY - OLDER ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Provides legal services in order to help with the following:

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Guardianship of adults to ensure health care.

- Nursing home and home care issues.

- Powers of attorney and other advance directives.

- SSI and social security denials, cessations, terminations, overpayments, and garnishments.

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NORMAN SERVICES | DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS)

Offers "Norman Services" to support families with children at risk of being placed in DCFS care or unable to return home due to unmet basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, or other essential items. These services aim to prevent child removal or facilitate reunification by addressing critical living circumstances.

Eligible families may receive assistance through Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants, the Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) to secure permanent housing, and the Emergency Cash Assistance Program for immediate basic needs.

Additionally, the services include support for guardianship-related matters, providing guidance and resources for individuals navigating the appointment or opposition of guardianship arrangements for children or adolescents.

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Guardianship Assistance | Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission

Office of State Guardian: Assumes guardianship of an adult with disabilities, if appointed by the court, when alternatives to guardianship have been exhausted, the appointment of a guardian is necessary and no other qualified person is willing to serve.

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Adult Guardianship Assistance | Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission

State office handling the personal, financial and legal affairs of individuals with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and mental illness, and elderly persons living with disabilities in Illinois.

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Mobile Young Adult Guardianship Project - Center for Disability and Elder Law - Main Location

The Young Adult Guardianship project is designed for families with children who live with a permanent disability who are transitioning to adulthood upon their 18th birthdays. CDEL representatives go into the community to assist families with completing the necessary paperwork to file for guardianship of the person. CDEL representatives also fully represent eligible clients in the guardianship process.

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Legal Assistance - Southern Illinois Office

Equip for Equality provides free or low-cost legal assistance related to housing, including eviction prevention, issues related to self-determination, tenants' rights, preserving housing subsidies, employment discrimination based on disability, and housing discrimination.The legal team will review the information at a weekly case assessment meeting. They will evaluate whether your request is within their case selection criteria, whether the case has merit, and whether they have enough resources to give you the type of help you're seeking.

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Adult Guardianship Assistance | Office of the State Guardian

Adult guardianship services to eligible adult wards when a probate court appoints the office as legal guardian. Also provides basic information and advice about adult guardianship.

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Guardianship Assistance | Prairie State Legal Services

Help with guardianships of adults to ensure access to healthcare

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Guardianship Assistance | DayOne PACT

Guardian services for eligible persons, including children with disabilities and seniors living with dementia. Under court appointment, provider may act as guardian of the person, estate, or both. As guardian, provider will make substitute decisions for the individual and provide communication to the individual, her/his family and the providers involved. No fees for initial intake.

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NORMAN SERVICES | DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS)

Offers "Norman Services" to support families with children at risk of being placed in DCFS care or unable to return home due to unmet basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, or other essential items. These services aim to prevent child removal or facilitate reunification by addressing critical living circumstances.

Eligible families may receive assistance through Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants, the Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) to secure permanent housing, and the Emergency Cash Assistance Program for immediate basic needs.

Additionally, the services include support for guardianship-related matters, providing guidance and resources for individuals navigating the appointment or opposition of guardianship arrangements for children or adolescents.

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NORMAN SERVICES | DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS)

Offers "Norman Services" to support families with children at risk of being placed in DCFS care or unable to return home due to unmet basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, or other essential items. These services aim to prevent child removal or facilitate reunification by addressing critical living circumstances.

Eligible families may receive assistance through Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants, the Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) to secure permanent housing, and the Emergency Cash Assistance Program for immediate basic needs.

Additionally, the services include support for guardianship-related matters, providing guidance and resources for individuals navigating the appointment or opposition of guardianship arrangements for children or adolescents.

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NORMAN SERVICES | DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS)

Offers "Norman Services" to support families with children at risk of being placed in DCFS care or unable to return home due to unmet basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, or other essential items. These services aim to prevent child removal or facilitate reunification by addressing critical living circumstances.

Eligible families may receive assistance through Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants, the Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) to secure permanent housing, and the Emergency Cash Assistance Program for immediate basic needs.

Additionally, the services include support for guardianship-related matters, providing guidance and resources for individuals navigating the appointment or opposition of guardianship arrangements for children or adolescents.

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EXTENDED FAMILY SUPPORT | BRIGHTPOINT - SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE

Designed to prevent entrance into foster care and provide comprehensive support with the guardianship process. Services include assistance to obtain guardianship, help accessing the Child Only Grant and other entitlements and benefits, support enrolling children in school, referrals to additional services, cash assistance to meet the child's basic needs, and financial aid to cover child care expenses in licensed child care centers, private family child care homes, or in-home care settings. These services aim to support caregivers who are providing care for their relative's children without formal involvement from the Department of Children and Family Services.

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NORMAN SERVICES | DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS)

Offers "Norman Services" to support families with children at risk of being placed in DCFS care or unable to return home due to unmet basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, or other essential items. These services aim to prevent child removal or facilitate reunification by addressing critical living circumstances.

Eligible families may receive assistance through Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants, the Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) to secure permanent housing, and the Emergency Cash Assistance Program for immediate basic needs.

Additionally, the services include support for guardianship-related matters, providing guidance and resources for individuals navigating the appointment or opposition of guardianship arrangements for children or adolescents.

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SAFETY - OLDER ADULTS LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

Provides legal services in order to help with the following:

- Elder abuse, including financial exploitation.

- Guardianship of adults to ensure health care.

- Nursing home and home care issues.

- Powers of attorney and other advance directives.

- SSI and social security denials, cessations, terminations, overpayments, and garnishments.

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NORMAN SERVICES | DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS)

Offers "Norman Services" to support families with children at risk of being placed in DCFS care or unable to return home due to unmet basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, or other essential items. These services aim to prevent child removal or facilitate reunification by addressing critical living circumstances.

Eligible families may receive assistance through Public Aid/TANF and other cash grants, the Housing Advocacy Program (HAP) to secure permanent housing, and the Emergency Cash Assistance Program for immediate basic needs.

Additionally, the services include support for guardianship-related matters, providing guidance and resources for individuals navigating the appointment or opposition of guardianship arrangements for children or adolescents.

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