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EXTENDED FAMILY SUPPORT | BRIGHTPOINT - SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE

120 East A Street, Belleville, IL 62220

Eligibility

Open to caregivers who are supporting their relative's children without formal Department of Children and Family Service involvement

Required documents

Photo ID, proof of income, and Social Security card

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
https://www.brightpoint.org/strong-families/child-welfare/preservation/#extended-family-support-block
[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Referrals can only be made by the State Central Registry, DCFS Division of Child Protection, Intact Family Services Program, or DCFS Post Adoption Unit, call or email for further information

Fees

None

Service area

Bond County, Illinois
Monroe County, Illinois
Marion County, Illinois
Clinton County, Illinois
Randolph County, Illinois
Madison County, Illinois
Washington County, Illinois
Saint Clair County, Illinois

Description

Designed to prevent entrance into foster care and provide support with the guardianship process. Services include help to obtain guardianship, help to obtain the Child Only Grant and other entitlements and benefits, help enrolling the children in school, referrals for other services, and cash assistance to obtain guardianship and to meet the child's basic needs.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/14/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

Providing organization

BRIGHTPOINT - SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE

Provides early education, mental health and wellness services, youth programs, parent support and child welfare.