EXTENDED FAMILY SUPPORT | SPANISH COMMUNITY CENTER

309 North Eastern Avenue, Joliet, IL 60432

Eligibility

Clients must be referred by DCFS to participate in the program

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon 9 am - 5 pm Tue 9 am - 5 pm Wed 9 am - 5 pm Thu 9 am - 5 pm Fri 9 am - 12 pm

(815) 727-3683

Voice

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call for information

Fees

Call for information

Service area

Kankakee County, Illinois
Will County, Illinois

Description

Provides short-term assistance to relative caregivers who are not involved in the formal child welfare system.

Helps families access child-only grants, secure essential goods and services, and connect with needed community resources.

A caseworker assists the family until guardianship is obtained, offering crisis intervention, family mediation, and referrals to legal, medical, and housing services.

Support may also include recommendations for cash or in-kind assistance to help maintain a stable home.

Date of Last Formal Update

11/11/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

What's Here

Family Resource Centers/Outreach Caregiver Consultation and Support

Providing organization

SPANISH COMMUNITY CENTER

Community hub dedicated to improving the quality of life for Latinos, immigrants, and low-income families through comprehensive educational and social services.