Community Resources Manual

Following is a chart that provides a quick screen of potential resources. In the pages following the chart, details are provided about these potential resources and the specific programs that provide the service. This listing does not guarantee that the public agency will assist with the benefit, but always remember “When in doubt, fill it out” and apply for the benefit. In ALL instances, a person must be applying for the public benefit or actually receiving the benefit and must inform the agency that help is needed within established time periods.

SOME GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ASSIST WITH OBTAINING OR PAYING FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. Individuals need to inform the agency that they need help. Verifications of birth, marriage, divorce are usually for agency records only, but clients can request copies of information that is contained in their case record, usually for a small fee. This is a listing of potential resources, and is not a guarantee that the service will be issued. Each agency will determine eligibility for their services.
Agency Program Service	FEDERAL		STATE: Illinois Dept. of Human Services		LOCAL
Agency Program Service	Social Security	Dept. of Veterans Affairs (1)	Food Stamps, Medicaid, KidCare, TANF (2)	Vocational Rehabilitation (3)	Workforce Investment Act (WIA) (4)	DuPage County (5)	Township or Local Gov't Unit (Payers of last resort) (6)	Veteran’s Assistance Commission (7)
ADA ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT		P.18		P. 11
BACKGROUND CHECKS			P. 11	P. 11
BANK ACCOUNT BALANCE			P. 11	P. 11			P. 4	P. 4
BIRTH RECORD	P. 18		P. 11	P. 11			P. 4	P. 4
BURIAL AND FUNERAL EXPENSES	P. 18	P. 18	P. 11				P. 4	P.4
CAR INSURANCE			P. 12			P. 4	P. 4	P. 4
CAR REPAIRS			P. 12	P. 12			P. 4	P. 4
CHILD CARE EXPENSES			P. 12	P. 12
CLOTHING (EMPLOYMENT)			P. 13	P. 13			P. 5	P. 5
CLOTHING (NON-EMPLOYMENT)		P. 18	P. 13	P. 13		P. 5
DEATH RECORD	P. 19
DENTAL		P. 19	P. 13			P. 5	P. 5	P. 5
DIVORCE RECORD	P. 19		P. 13	P. 13			P. 5	P. 5
EDUCATION EXPENSES		P. 19	P. 14	P. 14	P. 5	P. 5	P. 5
EMERGENCY RENT			P. 14			P. 5	P. 5	P. 5
EQUIPMENT FOR WORK		P. 19	P. 14	P. 14			P. 5	P. 5
EYEGLASSES		P. 19	P. 14	P. 14		P. 5	P. 5
FOOD			P. 14			P. 5	P. 5	P. 5
FURNITURE			P. 14			P. 6	P. 6
HEALTH CARE	P. 19	P. 19				P. 6	P. 6	P. 6
HOME HEALTH CARE			P. 15	P. 15		P. 6
HEALTH INS. COSTS INCLUDING COBRA							P. 6
HOME REPAIR		P. 20				P. 6
HOUSING						P. 6		P. 6
IDENTIFICATION (STATE ID)							P. 7
LICENSE PLATES			P. 15	P. 15			P. 7
LICENSING TO BE EMPLOYED			P. 15	P. 15
MEDICAL EVALUATIONS TO DETERMINE DISABILITY	P. 20	P. 20	P. 15	P. 15		P. 7
MEDICAL REPORTS PAYMENT FOR COMPLETION TO DETERMINE DISABILITY	P. 20		P. 15	P. 15
MEDICAL SUPPLIES						P. 7
PHYSICAL EXAM FOR EMPLOYMENT			P. 16	P. 16
PRESCRIPTIONS	P. 20	P. 20	P. 16			P. 7	P. 7	P. 7
SCHOOL EXPENSES		P. 20	P. 16	P. 16
SECURITY DEPOSIT			P. 16			P. 7		P. 7
SS CARD	P. 20		P. 16
TRANSLATION INTERPRETATION (INCLUDING ASL)	P. 20	P. 20	P. 16	P. 16		P. 7
TRANSPORTATION COSTS (EMPLOYMENT AND JOB SEARCH)			P. 17	P. 17	P. 7	P. 7	P. 7	P. 7
TRANSPORTATION GENERAL						P. 7-8	P. 7-8	P. 7-8
TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL CARE			P. 17
TUITION		P. 20		P. 17	P. 8	P. 8
UNIFORMS		P. 20	P. 17	P. 17			P. 9
UTILITIES						P. 9	P. 9	P. 9
WEATHERIZATION						P. 9
(1) Must be an honorably discharged veteran and determined eligible (2) TANF= Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (must have a blood related child in the home 18 or younger); FSE&T= Food Stamp Employment and Training (08 FS, person receives only FS from IDHS) (3) Must be disabled and enrolled with the Division of Rehabilitation Services (4) Must be enrolled in WIA programs (5) Many services are available to clients in the Family Self Sufficiency program that are not listed. Ask about eligibility for FSS through DuPage County Human Services. (6) Services available for current recipients of township General Assistance (7) Must be honorably discharged veteran or spouse and dependents of an honorably discharged veteran. Emergency or interim assistance. This is a locally administered program.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

DuPage County Human Services: Assists DuPage County residents who meet established income guidelines. Individuals should call the Information and Referral number to inquire about benefits. Staff will then take an application or refer the caller to the most appropriate agency that can help meet their needs. The following chart provides some basic information about eligibility for programs. DCHS is located at 421 County Farm Rd. Wheaton, IL. 630-407-6500

Townships/Local Governmental Units: responsible for administering General Assistance. They are payors of last resort. This means if the service can be provided by another local agency or a federal, state or other local government program, then a referral is made to the program with the expectation the service will be provided. Services listed below will be provided to township residents who are actually receiving general assistance, or to individuals who qualify for emergency assistance and are approved by their local township.

Veteran’s Assistance Commission (VAC): Provides Emergency Assistance to veterans and their families. Veterans who request emergency assistance through the townships will first be referred to the Veteran’s Assistance Commission. The Veterans Assistance Program is not public aid, township general assistance, or welfare. It is assistance paid exclusively to honorably discharged military veterans, their spouses, and dependents. The VAC is located at 421 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL. 630-407-5655.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Services: These services are provided by agencies that are currently housed at the Illinois Employment and Training Center at 837 Westmore-Meyers Rd., Lombard, IL

Unable to provide direct help: Agencies will often refer individuals to other local programs in instances their program is. An example of this is with Workforce Investment Act services. WIA programs do not directly pay for clothing for employment, but the client will be referred to local programs in order to obtain clothing that is needed.

	DUPAGE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES	TOWNSHIP OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL UNIT	VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION	WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA)
ADA ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT	NA	NA	NA	NA
BACKGROUND CHECKS	NA	NA	NA	NA
BANK ACCOUNT BALANCE	NA	Check with your local gov’t unit. Will assist if necessary to prove eligibility.	Help will be provided in locating and obtaining this document if needed in order to establish eligibility for benefits.	NA
BIRTH RECORD	NA	Check with your local gov’t unit. Will assist if necessary to prove eligibility.	Help will be provided in locating and obtaining this document if needed in order to establish eligibility for benefits.	NA
BURIAL AND FUNERAL EXPENSES	NA	Limited help with burial costs is provided for general assistance recipients.	Help is provided with this expense.	NA
CAR INSURANCE	Limited help is provided to clients enrolled in the Family Self Sufficiency Program	Limited help is available to active GA recipients. Check you’re your local gov’t	Will help if needed for employment.	NA
CAR REPAIRS	NA	Limited help is available to active general assistance recipients. Check you’re your local local gov’t unit.	Will provide some assistance if needed for employment.	NA
CLOTHING (EMPLOYMENT)	NA	Limited help may be available to general assistance recipients. Check with your township/local gov’t unit.	Will provide limited help.	NA
CLOTHING (NON-EMPLOYMENT)	Eligible households with incomes 125% of FPL or less may receive vouchers for shoes; clothing and/or household items from Repeat Boutique and St. Vincent DePaul Society; be screened for several area food pantries for referrals; and eyeglasses. Limited to once per year. APPLY: 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or goodsandshoes@dupageco.org	NA	NA	NA
DENTAL	Limited help can be provided through the Medical Assistance Program. See HEALTH CARE	GA recipients can receive help for relief of pain only.	Limited help to meet emergency treatment costs.	NA
DIVORCE RECORD	NA	Help is provided to obtain this document if needed to establish eligibility for general assistance.	Help will be provided in locating and obtaining this document if needed in order to establish eligibility for benefits.	NA
EDUCATION EXPENSES	Scholarship application is needed to be made each Spring	Limited help may be available to active general assistance recipients who need this help in order to be employed. Check with your ocal gov’t unit.	NA	See Tuition. Also if enrolled in Intensive Services and approved for school, some additional expenses may also be provided.
EMERGENCY RENT MORTGAGE	Must meet income guidelines of the funding source. A person cannot be late in payment of more than the current month. Must have received a late notice, a current valid lease, the ability to pay future rent, and client must prove an emergency, drop in income or extenuating circumstances to receive assistance. APPLY: 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or housing@dupageco.org.	Help may be able to be provided. Check with your local gov’t unit for guidelines.	Help is provided if the individual/family meets the income guidelines.	NA
EQUIPMENT FOR WORK	NA	Limited help is available to active general assistance recipients who need this help in order to be employed.	Limited help is available.	NA
EYEGLASSES	Referral for low cost eye exams and glasses. Limited to once per year. APPLY AT 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or email goodsandshoes@dupageco.org	Limited help may be available to active general assistance recipients who need this help in order to be employed.	NA	NA
FOOD	SENIORS: Home delivered meals for homebound seniors (60+) who are unable to shop, prepare meals, or attend a Senior Dining Center. Income and assets are not considered. A donation towards the cost of the meals is requested. CONTACT: DuPage County Senior Citizen Services at (630)407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412. OTHERS: help is limited to once per year APPLY: 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or email goodsandshoes@dupageco.org	Limited help is available to help cover food needs until benefits are issued through State programs. Check with your township/local gov’t unit.	Will help with emergency food expenses while person is waiting to receive benefits through State programs.	NA
FURNITURE	Households with incomes 125% of FPL or less may receive vouchers for shoes; clothing and/or household items from Repeat Boutique and St. Vincent DePaul Society; be screened for several area food pantries for referrals; and eyeglasses. Limited to once per year. APPLY: 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or email goodsandshoes@dupageco.org	Check with your local township OR local gov’t unit.	NA	NA
HEALTH CARE	Eligible client’s income cannot exceed 125% of FPL. Client cannot have private or work related health insurance, Medicare supplemental insurance, or Medicaid. Must show proof of 90-day income, DuPage County residency, and Social Security Cards for all household members. Services include assistance with medical fees, prescriptions, and medical supplies such as: X-rays, Lab Work, Doctor Visits, Dental Work, Glucometers, Walkers, Crutches, Eyeglasses, Syringes APPLY:l 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or email hsprograms@dupageco.org	General Assistance recipients who are also receiving GA medical. Emergency Assistance may be available to assist with this expense. Check with your local township/local gov’t unit.	Will help with an emergency prescription.	NA
HEALTH INS. COSTS INCLUDING COBRA	NA	The cost of COBRA insurance may be covered by the township/local gov’t unit for active general assistance recipients as part of GA medical. This is not available to persons who receive Emergency Assistance through the township/local gov’t unit.	NA	NA
HOME HEALTH CARE	Homemaker and adult day services to Illinois residents who are least 60 years of age, have less than $12,500 in liquid assets (for one person) and have physical or mental impairments. Services include help with basic household tasks and personal care, supervision, socialization as well as on-going case management. CONTACT: DuPage County Senior Citizen Services at (630) 407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412, or email us at seniorsvc@dupageco.org.	NA	NA	NA
HOME REPAIR	Qualified homeowners may borrow up to $20,000 at 3% simple interest with up to 10 years to repay. Persons eligible must reside in DuPage County or any part of the cities of St. Charles or Roselle, own and reside in the home they wish to repair, currently be unable to pay for the needed repairs, not qualify for a loan from a bank, savings & loan association or other lending institution, earn a Gross Annual Income which does not exceed HUD's established guidelines, Live in a home that is valued at no higher than $275,000. CONTACT: Housing Rehabilitation Office Human Services- 421 North County Farm Road - Wheaton, Illinois 60187	NA	NA	NA
HOUSING	Matches individuals who are seeking an affordable housing arrangement with residents wanting to share their homes APPLY: 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or email housing@dupageco.org.	NA	Referrals to veterans programs (Stars and Stripes, Preferred Military Program). Landlord can waive fees such as security deposits, redecorating fees, lease termination fees.	NA
IDENTIFICATION (STATE ID)	NA	Limited help may be available to active general assistance recipients.	NA	NA
LICENSE PLATES	NA	Limited help may be available to active general assistance recipients who need this help in order to be employed.	NA	NA
MEDICAL EVALUATIONS TO DETERMINE DISABILITY	Will be done in order to help determine guardianship for seniors	NA	NA	NA
MEDICAL REPORTS: PAYMENT FOR COMPLETION OF	NA	NA	NA	NA
MEDICAL SUPPLIES OR EQUIPMENT	See PRESCRIPTIONS	NA	NA	NA
PRESCRIPTIONS	Eligible client’s income cannot exceed 125% of FPL. Client cannot have private or work related health insurance, Medicare supplemental insurance, or Medicaid. Must show proof of 90-day income, DuPage County residency, and Social Security Cards for all household members. Services include assistance with medical fees, prescriptions, and medical supplies such as: X-rays, Lab Work, Doctor Visits, Dental Work, Glucometers, Walkers, Crutches, Eyeglasses, Syringes APPLY:l 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or email hsprograms@dupageco.org	General Assistance recipients who also receive GA medical are eligible for prescription assistance. Non-GA recipients can check with the township/local gov’t unit regarding help to pay for an Rx under the Emergency Assistance program.	Help is provided to pay for emergency prescriptions.	NA
SECURITY DEPOSIT	Help with a security deposit can be provided to clients enrolled in Family Self Sufficiency	NA	NA	Stars and Stripes program provides access to housing and security is waived.
TRANSLATION INTERPRETATION (INCLUDING ASL)	Help is provided to those who need translation/interpretive services	NA	NA	NA
TRANSPORTATION COSTS (EMPLOYMENT AND JOB SEARCH)	Job Access coupons are available through the IETC.	Check with your township/local gov’t unit.	Help is provided with transportation expenses to employment or essential medical care.	Job Access program.
TRANSPORTATION (General)	Persons Eligible: Any resident of DuPage County with income at or below 125% of the federal poverty or a Senior Citizen or a person with a disability whose income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Client cannot have their own transportation. Service: Subsidized taxi transportation for income eligible DuPage County residents. Primarily used for visits to medical facilities and government offices within the County limits. Lift-equipped vehicles are available. $3 fee charged for each way transported. APPLY: 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or email paratransit@dupageco.org If Participation is through sponsoring cities, villages, township/local gov’t units and social service agencies, registration through a sponsor is required. Available 24 hrs/day, 365 days/year anywhere in DuPage County. Purchase coupons from the "sponsor" at a reduced rate - coupons are all worth $5.00 toward cab fare. Use coupons and Pilot II ID card to pay part or all of cab fare. Lift-equipped vehicles are available. Municipal and Township/local gov’t unit Sponsors • Addison - (630) 530-8161 x140 • Lisle Township - (630) 986-2087 x211 • Wayne Township - (630) 231-7140 • Village of Burr Ridge - (630) 654-8181 • Village of Carol Stream - (630) 665-7050 • City of Darien - (630) 852-5000 • City of Elmhurst - (630) 530-3015 • Village of Glen Ellyn - (630) 858-6343 • Naperville Township - (630) 357-8058 • City of Warrenville - (630) 393-9427 • City of Wheaton - (630) 260-2000 • Village of Willowbrook - (630) 323-8215 • Village of Woodridge - (630) 852-7000 DuPage County Transportation to Work Program (for persons with development disabilities; operated through DuPage County Health Department, Parents' Alliance Employment Project, Ray Graham Association for Persons with Disabilities, Spectrum (Little Friends), Supported Employment Associates) DuPage County Access to Jobs Program Transportation assistance for residents with incomes at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines who are actively seeking, or aggressively preparing to seek employment. Intended to be short-term assistance only. Register through DuPage County Human Services (Wheaton) or IDHS Office of Rehabilitation Services (Downers Grove)	Check with your township.	Help is provided with transportation expenses to employment or essential medical care.	NA
TUITION	The CSBG Scholarship is designed, in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, to provide financial assistance to low-income and disadvantaged persons of high academic attainment or potential. Scholarships will go toward providing formal education or occupational training in an accredited Illinois educational institution to CSBG eligible clients, with particular consideration given to study in high technology areas or other growth occupations. Education and training made possible through the scholarships include either general education to achieve short-term training (2 years or less) in growth occupation skills, or general post-secondary education. CONTACT: DuPage County Human Services	NA	NA	If enrolled for Intensive Services, individuals may receive limited tuition.. Person must first complete core services and been screened and accepted for Intensive services. Individuals approved usually have job skills that are obsolete, and now need training in order to be hired.
UNIFORMS	NA	General Assistance recipients may be eligible for assistance if necessary to obtain or keep employment.	NA	NA
UTILITIES	LIHEAP, Emergency Assistance. Total household income may not exceed 150% of poverty, Client must be customer of record with utility company and must submit complete documentation of income and proof of Social Security Number. Service will be reconnected within 48 hours of disconnection for non-payment. The heating system is reviewed for repair and replacement where it is determined unsafe. APPLY: 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or email liheap@dupageco.org.	Accept applications for the county at the township/local gov’t unit offices for the LIHEAP and Weatherization programs.	Will help with utility expenses in an emergency in order to prevent utility cut off or to help person be able to remain living in their home.	NA
WEATHERIZATON	Households who qualify for LIHEAP are automatically eligible for Weatherization. Client must be a DuPage County resident., Income must not exceed 150% of poverty, Individuals receiving SSI, Aid to the Aged Blind and Disabled (AABD) and Public Aid are automatically eligible, Renters are eligible for the program, however the landlord must pay 50% of the repairs. Energy Savings Measures Provided: Sealing cracks with weather-strip and caulk , Insulating walls and attics, Repairing or replacing windows and doors, Furnace cleaning, safety checking, repair, or replacement, Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers are installed in homes without them. APPLY: 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 or email weatherization@dupageco.org	NA	NA	NA

STATE PROGRAMS: ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

GENERAL INFORMATION

Source: IDHS Policy Manual Chapter 02-07-00: Verification Process

IDHS Policy Manual Chapter 06-03-00: Crisis Assistance

IDHS Policy Manual Chapter 17-02-00: Applicant Determined Presumed Eligible

Verification needed at application: IDHS assists applicants with obtaining numerous verifications if a person requests help. Requests for the information are requested on IDHS forms. If a client needs a copy of the documentation requested he can request a copy from the caseworker. There may be a small charge to obtain the copy (usually $0.10 per page). It is important to note that IDHS does not receive a copy of the actual document, just proof that it exists and the document number.

Proof of Relationship: If a client needs help to prove his/her relationship to children in order to receive assistance, IDHS can request the child’s birth records and any other ancillary records that can help establish the relation. While waiting to receive the proof, and clients who are requesting CASH help can receive this help for up to 3 months while waiting to receive the documentation.

Repair of a car: In instances a client requests help to repair a car, the IDHS caseworker has to be provided an estimate of the cost. If the repair is under $100 then only one estimate is required and it can be informal such as TV, newspaper or radio ad. For items over $100 then two estimates are needed.

FSE&T (FOOD STAMP EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING)

SOURCE: IDHS Policy Manual Chapter 21-06-11: Supportive Service Payments.

To qualify for help with paying for Initial Employment Expenses, training costs through this program a person: must be receiving Non Assistance Food Stamps (this means the ONLY help they receive through IDHS is Food Stamps); they must either be employed at least 20 hours per week on a job that is expected to last at least 30 calendar days; or employed less than 20 hours per week on a job that is expected to last at least 30 calendar days and total hours of employment plus employment training activity equals at least 20 hours per week.

TANF: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

SOURCE: IDHS Policy Manual Chapter 21-05-04: Supportive Service Payments

Supportive Services for TANF clients to obtain or retain employment, participate in approved basic education, vocational training, postsecondary education, job skills preparedness, job search/readiness programs, work experience, or other self-sufficiency activities: Active TANF clients who become employed are often eligible for additional help in order to help them obtain and keep the job through a benefit called Initial Employment Expenses (IEE). IDHS also provides the same help in order for clients to participate in approved WORK AND TRAINING activities. See the following chart under TANF and look for the type of service your client may need. If the service is not listed call the IDHS caseworker to see if help can be provided.

Many of these benefits are also available to NEW APPLICANTS for TANF if the employment will result in the client not receiving TANF. The funds for applicants are held by local non-profit agencies who have contracted with IDHS to distribute this benefit through an account called FRONT DOOR FUNDS.

When a TANF case has been cancelled due to employment a client is able to receive many of the supportive services to retain employment for within the first 3 months after the TANF cash benefits stopped due to employment. The TANF can either have been cancelled or the case converted to Medical Assistance only. The state looks at fiscal months which varies based on the clients last name. Following is the first day of the fiscal month based on the client’s last name. If the client’s first day of the fiscal month is the 10^th then the last day of her month is the 9^th. EG. Mary Clark’s TANF is canceled for June due to employment. Her month for June is June 9 through July 8. Ms. Clark’s car breaks down 10/1 and she calls her caseworker to ask for help with the car repair. Ms. Clark has until 10/8 to make this request and still be eligible for potentially $900 in cash help to pay for the repair.

Many of the resources available are restricted based on the type of benefit the person receives. Following are resources/verification assistance based on program, along with a detailed explanation of the amount of the potential benefit.

	TANF	FOOD STAMP Unless other wise noted, a person needs to have volunteered for the program, or is required to participate in Food Stamp Employment & Training in order to receive the supportive service	MEDICAID	KIDCARE Unless otherwise noted, in order to receive the supportive service a person needs to have requested a SWAP of the Kidcare case to TANF AND the person becomes employed while waiting on the final decision, AND the income from employment will result in the family not being eligible for TANF	VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (DRS) To qualify a person has to be determined disabled by DRS
ADA ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT					Devices, equipment and/or home modifications that increase an individual's independence and capability to perform household or personal care tasks safely in the home or are needed to be successfully employed are provided.
BACKGROUND CHECKS	Payment can be authorized to cover the expense of a background check in order to obtain employment.	Payment can be authorized to cover the expense of a background check in order to obtain employment.		Payment can be made to cover the expense of a background check in order to obtain employment. Covered through Front Door Funds.	Payment can be authorized to cover the expense of a background check in order to obtain employment.
BANK ACCOUNT BALANCE (ALL CLIENTS)	Will request information from the bank in order to help determine eligibility for benefits.	Will request information from the bank in order to help determine eligibility for benefits.	Will request information from the bank in order to help determine eligibility for benefits.	Will request information from the bank in order to help determine eligibility for benefits.	Will request information from the bank in order to help determine eligibility for benefits.
BIRTH RECORD (ALL CLIENTS)	This information can be obtained even for out of state births.	NA	This information can be obtained even for out of state births.	This information can be obtained even for out of state births.	This information can be obtained even for out of state births.
BURIAL AND FUNERAL EXPENSES (ALL CLIENTS)	$1,000 for funeral expenses and $500 towards burial if existing resources are less than this amount. Application has to be made within 3 months after the month of death. Persons not legally responsible for the deceased may file a claim when they: voluntarily assume responsibility for funeral and burial expenses; and pay an amount equal to or more than the amount of the claim.	NA	$1,000 for funeral expenses and $500 towards burial if existing resources are less than this amount. Application has to be made within 3 months after the month of death. Persons not responsible for the deceased may file a claim when they assume responsibility for funeral and burial expenses; and pay an equal to or more than the amount of the claim. Persons with a spenddown may also be eligible for this benefit.	$1,000 can be paid for funeral expenses and $500 towards burial if existing resources are less than this amount. Application has to be made within 3 months after the calendar month of death. Persons not legally responsible for the deceased may file a claim when they: voluntarily assume responsibility for funeral and burial expenses; and pay an amount equal to or more than the amount of the claim	NA
CAR INSURANCE	Up to $900 in a 12 month period. Provided to help look for work, or go to training which is approved by IDHS or to start or retain employment	Auto liability insurance at the least costly rate, and does not to exceed $150, or the cost for 3 months coverage, whichever is less.	NA	The person has not received this help in the previous 12 months (or help given was under $900 in the previous 12 months) a person can request help to pay for the repair through FRONT DOOR funds
CAR REPAIRS	Up to $900 in a 12 month period can be provided. Help is provided only to help look for work, go to training approved by IDHS or to start or retain employment	Repair of an auto (up to $300). The client must have no other available and suitable means to travel to and from employment; is unable to go to work unless the auto is repaired; has a valid driver's license and has provided evidence of insurability; the auto, if repaired, will be suitable and no other obvious mechanical deficiency has been observed; and the title and license of the auto is in the name of the client or their spouse.	NA	The person has not received this help in the previous 12 months (or help given was under $900 in the previous 12 months) a person can request help to pay for the repair through FRONT DOOR funds	May be able to help meet the expense of adapting or purchasing a vehicle specifically designed for a person with a disability.
CHILD CARE EXPENSES	Payment can be made to cover the first 30 days of employment while waiting on a final decision from Child Care Resource agencies	May be able to receive an initial 30 days at IDHS rates, with supervisory approval, while waiting on a final decision from Child Care Resource agencies.	May be eligible through Child Care Resource agencies.	Payment for the first 30 days of employment while waiting on a decision from the child care agency. Front Door Fund.	Temporary care for adults and children. Respite may be provided for vacations, rest, errands, taking a break, a family crisis or emergency. Services may include personal assistant, homemaker or home health. Can also apply through the Child Care Resource and Referral center (in DuPage County this is the YWCA) for help paying child care expenses due to employment.
CLOTHING (EMPLOYMENT RELATED)	Help can be provided to pay for uniforms and special clothing (such as steel toed shoes) which are required by the employer but not paid for by the employer.	May be eligible for up to $200 AND total combined benefits for Initial Employment Expenses do not exceed $400 in a 12 month period.	NA	Uniforms and special clothing (such as steel toed shoes) which are required by the employer but not paid for by the employer. This help is through the Front Door Fund.	May help to purchase clothing that can be easily used by a person with a disability.
CLOTHING (NON-EMPLOYMENT)	Assistance may be provided with an application for Crisis Assistance due to a fire, flood or natural disaster and the client does not have at least one set of clothes appropriate to the season	NA	NA	The client must be eligible to receive TANF. An application for Crisis Assistance and TANF must be made due to a fire, flood or natural disaster and the client does not have at least one set of clothes for the season	May help to purchase clothing that can be easily used by a person with a disability.
DEATH RECORD (ALL CLIENTS)	Will help obtain this if needed to establish eligibility.	Will help obtain this if needed to establish eligibility. Usually this is not needed for Food Stamps.	Will help obtain this if needed to establish eligibility.	Will help obtain this if needed to establish eligibility.	Will help obtain this if needed to establish eligibility.
DENTAL	Dental not covered by the MediPlan card may be covered at state rates such as: • Partial plates for clients with missing and malformed teeth • Other procedures are handled on a case by case basis based on whether the condition creates a barrier to employment The dentist will need to submit documentation of the procedure and proof of the need to the caseworker who will then request approval from the Local Office Administrator.	NA	Standard coverage available through the Medicaid program.	Standard coverage available through the Medicaid program.	NA
DIVORCE RECORD (ALL CLIENTS)	Will help obtain this if needed to establish eligibility	NA	Will help obtain this if needed to establish eligibility	Will help obtain this if needed to establish eligibility	Will help obtain this if needed to establish eligibility
EDUCATION EXPENSES (Payment may be made for expenses not covered by financial aid)	Books, fees, transportation, child care may be paid if in an approved education program. Clients need