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GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN | FAMILY SERVICE - SERVING CHAMPAIGN, DOUGLAS, AND PIATT COUNTIES

405 South State Street, Champaign, IL 61820

Eligibility

Open to anyone age 55+ who has stepped in to take responsibility for a relative child(ren) in situations where the mother or father cannot

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm
(217) 352-5100

Voice - Main | Family Service Champaign Office Direct Line

(217) 352-0099

Voice - Alternate | Family Service Champaign Office Direct Line

(217) 359-6500

Voice - Alternate | Helen Stevick Senior Center / FSVP

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call or email for information

Fees

None

Service area

Champaign County, Illinois
Piatt County, Illinois

Description

Grandparent support program for anyone 55+ who has stepped in to take responsibility for a relative child(ren) in situations where the mother or father cannot.

Offers counseling, information, training, resources, and support as grandparents navigate emotional, educational, technological, and disciplinary issues unique to the child(ren).

Services include legal information relevant to caring for a relative child, as well as possible access to respite care.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/08/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

Providing organization

FAMILY SERVICE - SERVING CHAMPAIGN, DOUGLAS, AND PIATT COUNTIES

Provides support to people across the generations by providing human services.