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HOUSING ADVOCACY SERVICE | FIFTH STREET RENAISSANCE/SARA CENTER

1315 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62702

Eligibility

Open to families who are at risk of losing custody of their children due to homelessness or near homelessness

Required documents

Call or email for information

Hours

Mon 9 am - 4 pm Tue 9 am - 4 pm Wed 9 am - 4 pm Thu 9 am - 4 pm Fri 9 am - 4 pm

Languages

English

Application process

Call or email for information

Fees

No fees, Contracted through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Service area

Crawford County, Illinois
Edwards County, Illinois
Jasper County, Illinois
Clark County, Illinois
White County, Illinois
Clinton County, Illinois
Perry County, Illinois
Fayette County, Illinois
Monroe County, Illinois
Marion County, Illinois
Bond County, Illinois
Randolph County, Illinois
Saint Clair County, Illinois
Wayne County, Illinois
Hamilton County, Illinois
Cumberland County, Illinois
Clay County, Illinois
Richland County, Illinois
Wabash County, Illinois
Lawrence County, Illinois
Washington County, Illinois

Description

A housing specialist works with families, who are at risk of losing custody of their children due to homelessness or near homelessness, to find safe, affordable housing, and keep the family unit intact. Supportive services are provided to help the family address the issues that brought them to this crisis and to help stabilize them before, during, and after housing placement.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/09/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

Providing organization

FIFTH STREET RENAISSANCE/SARA CENTER

Provides safe housing, essential resources, health services, and personalized support to individuals and families in Illinois, empowering them to regain stability, independence, and a brighter future.