Our goal is to help families become self-sufficient and make sure they are connected to community services that will sustain them and give them hope. If you are having financial trouble raising your grandchildren, you can get both cash and medical benefits for them. If you are working and receive a cash grant for your grandchildren, DHS will pay for all of their day care. To apply for benefits for your grandchildren, go to your local DHS office. Every year, communities all over the Illinois celebrate the holidays in many different ways.
Holidays are a great time for everyone to give back to their community.
Encourage all members of your faith community, from children to senior citizens, to get involved this year by volunteering their time or donating gifts to make someone else's holiday brighter.