After School/Camps/Mentoring
- Belvidere Community Unit School District #100
- Afterschool programs at selected public schools and information on other non-school programs.
- 1201 5th Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-0301
- 1201 5th Avenue
- Belvidere Park District
- Several programs during the year and summer for students of all ages.
- 1006 W. Lincoln
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-5711
- 1006 W. Lincoln
- Blackhawk Learning Connection
- In Blackhawk Courts Housing Complex. Provides various programs including supervision, tutoring, nutrition, and child care for school-aged children.
- 421 Buckbee St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-8853
- 421 Buckbee St.
- Booker Washington Community Center
- Several programs for children from pre-school through high school.
- 524 Kent St
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-698- 8861
- 524 Kent St
- Boone County Conservation District
- Three different summer camps for students age 6 through 15.
- 603 N. Appleton
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-7935
- 603 N. Appleton
- Boone/Winnebago Regional Office of Education
- Provides links to all public school districts in the two-county region.
- 300 Heart Blvd
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-636-3060
- 300 Heart Blvd
- Boys&Girls Club of Rockford
- Provides several programs at various locations and with other agency partners.
- 1040 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-972-5973
- 1040 North Second Street
- Camp Kupugani
- Provides summer camps for children to expand their communication skills, interpersonal skills, and interests.
- 6903 W. White Eagle Rd.
Leaf River, IL 61047 - Phone: 815-713-4110
- 6903 W. White Eagle Rd.
- Cherry Valley Public Library District
- Offers computer usage, computer classes, mother daughter/ father son book club, kids craft night and other fun activities.
- 755 East State St., Cherry Valley, IL 61016
- Phone: 815-332-5161
- Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
- Program and camps to engage girls in discovering themselves and their values, connecting with other girls, their communities, and globally, and taking action to make the world a better place.
- 2101 Auburn St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-962-5591
- 2101 Auburn St.
- Harlem Community Center
- Various camps for students.
- 900 Roosevelt Rd.
Machesney Park, IL 61115 - Phone: 815-633-5817
- 900 Roosevelt Rd.
- Immanuel Lutheran After School Care
- Christian-based after school programs.
- 1225 E 2nd St
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-5346
- 1225 E 2nd St
- Ken-Rock Community Center
- Provides afterschool programs with homework help and tutoring, character building, arts and crafts, physical fitness, nutritious snacks, and community services.
- 3218 11th St.
Rockford, IL 61109 - Phone: 815-398-8864
- 3218 11th St.
- KinderCare Learning Centers
- Afterschool and summer programs and camps for students through age 12. Programs during public school breaks. Tutition required. Four Rockford Centers available.
- 4345 Maray Drive
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-226-9090
- 3890 Northridge Drive
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-877-7887
- 308 N. Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61107 - 815-398-2800
- 6473 East Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-636-2200
- 4345 Maray Drive
- La Voz Latina
- Provides various bilingual programs including youth programs.
- 412 Market St.
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-965-5784
- 412 Market St.
- Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
- Tutoring and mentoring of children in K-8 in the Rockford Public School District.
- 321 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-969-8836
- 321 W. State St.
- M.A.Y.A.'S House (Shelter Care Ministries)
- Day-time, drop-in shelter for homeless children in a safe structured, educational environment.
- 412 N. Church St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-964-5520
- 412 N. Church St.
- North Suburban Library District
- Offers preschool services, story hour, field trips, night camps for kids, and computer classes.
- 6340 N Second St.
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-623-6266
- 6340 N Second St.
- Northwest Community Center
- Several afterschool and summer programs for students of all ages
- 1325 N. Johnston Ave
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-964-6885
- 1325 N. Johnston Ave
- Patriots' Gateway Community Center
- Offers afterschool recreation and education programs to the 61104 community.
- 615 S. Fifth St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-967-0413
- 615 S. Fifth St.
- Rock House Kids
- Afterschool program on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons (3:30 - 5 PM) during the school year with snack, tutoring, Good News Club, and basic life skills. Free.
- 1325 7th St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-5067
- 1325 7th St.
- Rock Valley College
- Whiz Kids provides students in K-8th grade with a variety of academic enrichment opportunities. Through creative teaching strategies, materials, and curricula, Rock Valley College Whiz Kids offers unique, hands-on activities with inventive modes of participation.
- 3301 N. Mulford Rd
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-921-7821
- 3301 N. Mulford Rd
- Rockford College
- Offers small group and individual tutoring, summer day camps, and academic camps with hands-on science and art instruction.
- 5050 E. State St
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-226-4000
- 5050 E. State St
- Rockford Health Authority, Fairgrounds
- Various afterschool programs for children and a computer lab.
- 1015 W. Jefferson
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-489-8690
- 1015 W. Jefferson
- Rockford Health Authority, Orton Keyes
- Orton Keyes Boys and Girls Club has an afterschool program that offers cheerleading, sports, life skills, home work help and computer assistance and access. A day program operates during the summer providing structured activities, lunch, and trips.
- 633 Ranger
Rockford, IL 61109 - Phone: 815-489-8640
- 633 Ranger
- Rockford Park District
- Several programs during the year and summer for students of all ages
- 401 S. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-987-8800
- 401 S. Main St.
- Rockford Partners for Excellence
- Afterschool programming at West Middle School.
- 1900 N Rockton Ave.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-966-3200
- 1900 N Rockton Ave.
- Rockford Public Library
- Offers summer reading clubs, storytimes, computer classes , book discussion groups and game nights.
- 215 N. Wyman St.
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-965-7606
- 215 N. Wyman St.
- Rockford Public School District 205
- Afterschool programs at selected public schools and information on other non-school programs
- 201 S. Madison
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-966-3000
- 201 S. Madison
- Rockford Urban Ministries
- Provides links to member churches, many of which offer summer programs for children.
- 201 7th St.
Rockford IL 61104 - Phone: 815-964-7111
- 201 7th St.
- Salvation Army - Winnebago County
- The Salvation Army offers a wide array of children's services such as quality daycare, tutoring, basketball leagues and summer camps.
- P.O. Box 4159
Rockford, IL 61110 - Phone: 815-969-7408
- P.O. Box 4159
- St. Elizabeth Center
- Offers before and afterschool care for school age children, a pre-school program, and summer programming.
- 1536 S. Main
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-969-6526
- 1536 S. Main
- Stepping Stones Child Care
- Provides preschool, childcare, and before/after school, and summer camps.
- 11364 2nd St.
Roscoe, IL 61073 - Phone: 815-623-7282
- 11364 2nd St.
- University of Illinois Extension-Boone County
- Offers various 4-H programs and activities for youth in Boone County.
- 915 Alexander Dr.
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-3710
- 915 Alexander Dr.
- University of Illinois Extension-Winnebago County
- Offers various 4-H programs and activities for youth in Winnebago County.
- 1040 N. 2nd St.
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-986-4357
- 1040 N. 2nd St.
- YMCA in Belvidere
- Offers before school adventure club and afterschool adventure club including homework completion, team building, swimming, team sports, and arts and crafts. Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available. Call for more information.
- 220 W Locust St.
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-5307
- 220 W Locust St.
- YMCA of Rock River Valley
- Several programs for children from pre-school through high school. Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available. Call for more information.
- 200 Y Blvd
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-987-2252
- 200 Y Blvd
- YMCA - Stateline Family - Rockton/Roscoe
- Offers afterschool Care for grades K-5 and various recreational programs. Multiple other programs available for children and families. Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available. Call for more information.
- 9901 Main Street
Roscoe, IL 61073 - Phone: 815-623-5858
- 9901 Main Street
- YWCA of Rockford
- Houses Childcare Solutions, a website that provides child care referrals and consumer education to parents, offers training opportunities and technical assistance to child care providers, works to develop new child care options and assist employers in meeting their employees’ child care needs.
- 4990 E. State St.
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-484-9442
- 4990 E. State St.
- Zion Lutheran Church
- Tutoring for SES students and WOW Wednesday programming for all students.
- 925 Fifth Ave
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-964-4609
- 925 Fifth Ave
Child Abuse
- ● Agencies that identify child abuse ●
- Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting/Hotline - IL Dept. of Children and Family Services
- Anyone may report suspected child abuse or neglect. Child welfare workers who staff the Child Abuse Hotline have special training in determining what constitutes child abuse and neglect under Illinois law. If a formal report is taken, a Child Protection Services worker will begin an investigation within 24 hours -- much sooner if the child is considered to be in immediate risk of harm.
- Phone: (800) 25-ABUSE (2-2873), or 217-524-2606
- Fax: (800)358-5117
- Department of Child and Family Services
- The Department of Children and Family Services is best known for its child protection services. The goal of the Department's child protection program is outlined in the state's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act: "The Department of Children and Family Services shall, upon receiving reports made under this Act, protect the best interest of the child, offer protective services in order to prevent any further harm to the child and to other children in the family, stabilize the home environment and preserve family life whenever possible.
Illinois Hotline: 1-800-25-ABUSE/1-800-252-2873.- Rockford Office:
- 200 South Wyman St. #201
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone:(815)987-7650
- Satellite Office:
- 107 N. Third Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: (815)967-3731
- MERIT
- MERIT, the Medical Evaluation Response Initiative Team formed in May 2008 as a collaboration of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and the Carrie Lynn Children’s Center. MERIT works to identify child abuse. In addition to providing medical evaluations and treatment, the team also works as a community resource for prevention, research and education. M-F 8:30am-5pm.
- 2300 North Rockton Avenue
Rockford, Illinois 61103 - Phone: 815-971-2726,
After hours: 815-971-5000 - Fax: 815.971.9813
- 2300 North Rockton Avenue
- Carrie Lynn Children’s Center
- Clients must be referred by law enforcement or DCFS. Coordinates law enforcement&DCFS investigations of child abuse. Provides response to child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse allegations. The center coordinates and tracks investigations, medical treatment, crisis intervention counseling, counseling referrals, prosecution and training in order to protect the best interests of the child victims and their families. The crisis counselor offers five free sessions only to victims who have been interviewed and assists the families in arranging long-term counseling services.
- 826 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: (815)319-4150
- Fax: (815)319-4151
- 826 N. Main St.
- ● Agencies that provide services to prevent child abuse ●
- Salvation Army
- Salvation Army programs include: Aid to Families and Transitional Care, Domestic Violence Services, Emergency Assistance, Family Counseling Services, Casework Services, Health Services, Clinics Services, Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing, Youth Services, Community Recreation Programs.
- 416 S. Madison Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-972-1135
- 416 S. Madison Street
- Shelter Care Ministries
- Shelter Care Ministries programs include emergency and transitional housing programs for families in homelessness and MAYA’S House, a day time Drop-In Center for homeless children.
- 412 N. Church Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-964-5520
- Fax: 815-9861947
- 412 N. Church Street
- YWCA
- Provides child care referrals and consumer education to parents, offers training opportunities and technical assistance to child care providers, works to develop new child care options and assist employers in meeting their employees’ child care needs.
- 4990 E. State St.
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-968-6861
- 4990 E. State St.
- City of Rockford Human Services Dept.
- Community Services offers many programs as a response to current needs in the community. Programs include crisis assistance and emergency housing.
- Rockford Office
- Location Address: 555 N. Court St, Suite 301
Rockford, IL 61103 - Mailing Address: 612 N. Church St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-987-5711
- TTY: 815-987-5520
- Fax: 815-987-5762
- Boone County Office
- 130 N. State St.
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-3800
- Fax: 815-547-3757
- MELD
- MELD offers support and resources, emergency shelter and housing, and prevention education. Rockford MELD’s Mission is “guiding young parents to build a strong family and lead a responsible life by providing shelter, education and life skills training”.
- 3703 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-633-6353
- Fax: 815-633-8709
- 3703 N. Main St.
- ● Foster Care Agencies that provide homes and services for abused children in Winnebago and Boone Counties ●
- Camelot Community Care
- Camelot Community Care is national non-profit child welfare and behavioral health organization committed to therapeutic Foster Care, 24 hour crisis intervention, counseling services for youth and families, and on- going foster parent training.
- 5301 E State St # 208
Rockford, IL 61108-2397 - Phone: 815-484-9180, press 0 for immediate service
- 5301 E State St # 208
- Catholic Charities
- Outreach and emergency services. Professional counseling and casework services for individuals, marriages and families experiencing a variety of social, emotional and interpersonal problems.
- 102 S. Madison St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-965-0623
- 102 S. Madison St.
- Children’s Home and Aid of Illinois
- Family Centered Counseling services provide therapeutic intervention for children and parents involved in the child welfare system in foster care, intact families or adoption situations. These counseling services help improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and maximize the family well-being and academic achievement of these children.
- Northern Region:
910 2nd Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-1043
- Northern Region:
- Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
- Provides services which include: adoption, pregnancy, foster care crisis intervention, youth programs, and counseling.
- 321 W. State St. Suite 5
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: (815) 969-8836
- 321 W. State St. Suite 5
- Our Children's Homestead
- A Non-profit ogranization dedicated to assuring safe and secure homes and neighborhoods for abused, neglected and troubled children, taking on some of Northern Illinois’ toughest youth, challenging our staff and volunteers to change the lives of uniquely challenged children. OCH’s innovative approaches are different from ‘traditional’ foster care programs.
- 483 N. Mulford Road, Suite 8
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-316-7626
- Fax: 815-316-7652
- 483 N. Mulford Road, Suite 8
- Illinois Mentor
- Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.
- 6701 Clinton Drive
Loves Park , IL 61111 - Phone: 815-282-6153
- 6701 Clinton Drive
- Evangelical Child and Family Agency
- Offers services for adoption, couseling, foster care, pregnancy support, and safe families.
- 5301 E. State Street, Suite 124
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-229-3255
- Fax: 815-229-3256
- 5301 E. State Street, Suite 124
- Lydia Home Association
- Lydia Home Association offers "Safe Families for Children" which assists families during times of crisis such as unemployment, eviction or homelessness, family medical crisis, pregnant teens, post partum depression, etc., preventing the need for children to be placed in foster care by offering temporary placement.
- 2323 South Sixth St., Suite 2
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-966-0039
- Fax: 815-965-3721
- 2323 South Sixth St., Suite 2
- Motherhouse Crisis Nursery
- Offers 24 hour, 365 day/night nursery services to children, ages newborn to six, for families in crisis in an effort to prevent child abuse and/or neglect. Families in extremely stressful situations can bring their children to MotherHouse for "free" temporary nursery care. Examples of crises may include violence, homelessness, addiction, hospitalization, NA/AA meetings, counseling, and stress.
- 1603 S. 4th St
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-4858
- 1603 S. 4th St
- ● Agencies that provide services, like counseling, to abused children and their parents/foster parents ●
- Youth Services Network
- There is no fee to clients. YSN serves youth ages 0-21 and their families by resolving trauma, reducing crisis, and stabilizing youth and families in their homes and in their community. YSN also works with non-offending parents, who, many times, are also victims of abuse. Physical abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and neglect are the areas of specialty. YSN addresses mental health and trauma issues by providing counseling, intensive case management, mentoring, tutoring, transportation, and recreation in order to reduce the impact of abuse on children and families. YSN also promotes cooperation among social service agencies by providing wrap-around services to clients and to children in Winnebago and Boone counties. Hours are 8:00 -5:00. Evening hours available. 24 hour on-call for emergencies, such as runaways and lock-outs.
- 3703 N Main St
Rockford, IL 61103-1688 - Phone: 815-986-1947
- 3703 N Main St
- Janet Wattles/Mildred Berry Center
- Janet Wattles Center and Mildred Berry Center are committed to providing comprehensive mental health services for adults, children, adolescents and their families.
Janet Wattles Center - Rockford- 526 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-968-9300, TTY: 815-968-2648
- Fax: 815-968-5314
- 475 Southtowne Drive
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-4849
- 8616 Northern Avenue
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-332-8003
- 526 West State Street
- Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling, Inc. (RSAC)
- RSAC provides 24-hour crisis intervention, counseling services and advocacy support for survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse, ages 3-adult, and their significant others in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties. RSAC also offers prevention education programming and professional training in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties in Illinois.
- Winnebago County:
- 4990 E State St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: (815)636-9811
- Boone County:
- 860 Biester Dr., Suite 101
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: (815)544-6821
- 24 hour line: (815) 636-9811 or
Toll-free: (800) 564-8441
- Family Counseling
- "Licensed therapists and social workers provide individual counseling, couples, group, and family counseling to children and adults starting at age 4. Counseling Services: Parent-child conflicts, truancy, behavior problems, academic issues, social isolation; re-marriage&“blended” families' difficulties; also grief, depression,&anxiety. Accepts most insurance, provide sliding fee scale to Medicaid patients (Medicaid does not cover services). M 8:30–5:00; T&W 8:30–9:00; Th: 8:30–8:30; F: 8:30–1:00
- 210 North Longwood Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-962-5585
- 210 North Longwood Street
Child Care/Respite Care
- ● Emergency Childcare ●
- Motherhouse Crisis Nursery
- For emergency childcare.
- 1603 S. 4th St.
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-962-4858
- 1603 S. 4th St.
- ● Child Care/Respite Care ●
- YWCA Child Care Solutions
- Provides child care referrals and consumer education to parents, offers training opportunities and technical assistance to child care providers, works to develop new child care options and assist employers in meeting their employees’ child care needs.
- 4990 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-484-9442
- Fax: 815-484-9456
- 4990 E. State Street
- Blackhawk Learning Connection
- Rockford area children who are low or no income.
- 421 Buckbee St
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-8853
- Fax: 815-962-0140
- 421 Buckbee St
- Circles of Learning
- Childcare services for children 6 weeks through 5th grade. For more information email: d.stout@circlesoflearning.org.
- 5711 Wansford Way
Rockford, IL 61109 - Phone: 815-226-8715
- Fax: 815-226-8717
- 2907 N Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-636-3820
- Fax: 815-636-3829
- 5711 Wansford Way
- First Step Learning, INC
- Child care, preschool ages 3-5, 6 weeks – 12 years.
- 620 Logan Avenue-Side
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-0404
- Fax: 815-544-0404
- 620 Logan Avenue-Side
- Ken-Rock Community Center
- Only programs for 6 and under is recreation and after school services.
- 3218 11th Street
Rockford, IL 61109 - Phone: 815-398-8864
- Fax: 815-398-8220
- 3218 11th Street
- Lutheran Social Services
- The Adoption Preservation program at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois wants to inform all families with adopted children of our Respite program. The program is open to all families with adopted children under the age of 18 the parents must identify their own respite provider. Lutheran Social Services of Illinois provides a stipend for the provider which can be an hourly rate or overnight rate. The family will need to contact the Adoption Preservation Supervisor for details.
- 321 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-969-8836
- 321 W. State St.
- Lydia Home Association- Rockford
- Lydia Home Association offers "Safe Families for Children" which assists families during times of crisis such as unemployment, eviction or homelessness, family medical crisis, pregnant teens, post partum depression, etc., preventing the need for children to be placed in foster care by offering temporary placement.
- 2323 South Sixth St., Suite 2
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-966-0039
- Fax: 815-965-3721
- 2323 South Sixth St., Suite 2
- M.A.Y.A’S House (Shelter Care Ministries)
- A day-time drop-in day center for homeless children. Maya’s House gives parents a safe, structured, educational environment for their children while allowing them to look for a job or obtain the training or education they need.
- 412 N. Church St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-964-5520
- 412 N. Church St.
- Mother House Crisis Nursery
- Families with children from birth through age 6 years old. Must pre-register.
- 1603 S. 4th Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-4858
- Fax: 815-962-8670
- 1603 S. 4th Street
- Rockford Day Nursery / Early Learning Center
- Families who are at risk due to working in low income jobs or in need of work related training.
- 2323 S 6th Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-0834
- Fax: 815-962-0838
- 2323 S 6th Street
- Trinity Day Care
- Daycare for children 6 weeks to 12 years old on a sliding fee scale.
- 215 N. 1st St.
Rockford IL - Phone: 815-987-5437
- 215 N. 1st St.
- ● Special Healthcare Needs ●
- Family Support Services Respite Program (Easter Seals)
- Serves up to 10 families a month for a total of 20 hours per family. Families chosen on a first come/first serve basis with a wait list used if necessary. Provides a respite worker based on your input and needs for your child. All respite workers have the Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional certificate. Eligibility criteria: birth-21; medical diagnosis of a developmental disability; denial from DHS-DORS program or Milestone (listed below) and cannot be used in conjunction with either program; live Winnebago, Boone or Ogle counties. No income guidelines.
- 650 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-965-6745 x218
- 650 North Main Street
- Genesis Daycare
- Accepts both typically developing children and children with certain special healthcare needs, including physical and cognitive disabilities (call to discuss).
- 724 Harrison Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-397-4867
- 724 Harrison Avenue
- Illinois Respite Coalition
- The purpose of the Illlinois Respite Coalition-Lifespan Emergency Respite Program is to offer funding and resources to support caregivers of adults with special needs or children with special needs with an urgent need for respite care in the absence of any other funding source. They also focus on creating a one stop shop for those who need respite care in Illinois. To learn more, visit their website and click on your county on the map for more information. http://www.illinoisrespite.org
- Milestone, Inc. Individual and Group Respite Care Programs
- Families are eligible for the Individual Milestone Respite Program if:
o They live in Winnebago, Boone or Ogle County;
o The family has a loved one living with them who has a developmental disability (Cognitive Disability, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, or Epilepsy);
o The family does not receive other state services such a Home Based Support, Person Assistants, Child Care Grants, or Office of Rehabilitation Services (they may receive up to 20 hours of ORS Respite).
All families who participate in the Milestone Individual Respite Care Program are eligible to participate in Milestone's Group Respite sessions free of charge. Group Respite is held twice a month at the Milestone Training Center. The Respite Program is conducted in a large gym. A wide variety of different sensory, fine and gross motor activities are provided.- 4505 Shepherd Trail
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-639-2973
- 4505 Shepherd Trail
- Rockford Home Services Program (Department of Rehabilitation Services Office)
- We will be serving up to ten families a month for a total of twenty hours per family. Families will be chosen on a first come/first serve basis with a wait list used if necessary. Eligibility criteria:
• Birth to twenty one
• Must have a medical diagnosis of a developmental disability
• Denial from DHS-DORS program or Milestone and cannot be used in conjunction with either program
• There are no income guidelines
Key services provided by HSP include personal assistant services, such as help with bathing, dressing, cooking and other daily tasks, as well as home modification and nursing care.- 107 N. 3rd Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-987-4964, TTY: 888-340-1006
- Fax: 815-967-3768
- 107 N. 3rd Street
Domestic/Community Violence
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- 1-800-799-SAFE (7233),
1-800-252-8966 (domestic),
1-800-252-4343 (institutional)
- 1-800-799-SAFE (7233),
- ● Agencies that provide services to victims of Domestic Violence, like counseling ●
- Remedies (formerly PHASE/WAVE)
- Remedies is a health and human services agency that helps adults and their children deal with problems arising from substance abuse or domestic violence. Domestic violence services include: 24-hour emergency shelter; crisis hotline; medical advocacy; legal advocacy; individual and group counseling, support group; economic, educational and employment assistance; life and parenting skills; children’s counseling; educational advocacy; structured activities for the children to bond with the custodial parent; screening and advocacy for an array of children’s needs both physical and developmental; contractual children’s therapy and specialized programming relative to victims with substance abuse or mental illness.
- 516 Green St
Rockford, IL 61102-2218 - Phone: 815-966-1287, Crisis Line 815-962-6102
- Fax: 815-490-1051
- 516 Green St
- Catholic Charities
- Counseling Services, Bilingual Outreach Services, Outreach&Emergency Services, Immigration/Refugee Resettlement.
- 102 S. Madison St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-965-0623
- 102 S. Madison St.
- Family Counseling
- "Licensed therapists and social workers provide individual counseling, couples, group, and family counseling to children and adults starting at age 4. Counseling Services: Parent-child conflicts, truancy, behavior problems, academic issues, social isolation; re-marriage&“blended” families' difficulties; also grief, depression,&anxiety. Accepts most insurance, provide sliding fee scale to Medicaid patients (Medicaid does not cover services). M 8:30–5:00; T&W 8:30–9:00; Th: 8:30–8:30; F: 8:30–1:00
- 210 North Longwood Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-962-5585
- 210 North Longwood Street
- Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling (RSAC)
- Provides comprehensive services for survivors of sexual assault and abuse from ages three to adult. Services include 24-hour crisis intervention, medical and legal advocacy, counseling, prevention education and professional training.
- Winnebago County:
- 4990 E State St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: (815)636-9811
- Boone County:
- 860 Biester Dr., Suite 101
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: (815)544-6821
- 24 hour line: (815) 636-9811 or
Toll-free: (800) 564-8441
- Youth Services Network
- There is no fee to clients. YSN serves youth ages 0-21 and their families by resolving trauma, reducing crisis, and stabilizing youth and families in their homes and in their community. YSN also works with non-offending parents, who, many times, are also victims of abuse. Physical abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and neglect are the areas of specialty. YSN addresses mental health and trauma issues by providing counseling, intensive case management, mentoring, tutoring, transportation, and recreation in order to reduce the impact of abuse on children and families. YSN also promotes cooperation among social service agencies by providing wrap-around services to clients and to children in Winnebago and Boone counties. Hours are 8:00 -5:00. Evening hours available. 24 hour on-call for emergencies, such as runaways and lock-outs.
- 3703 N Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103-1688 - Phone: 815-986-1947
- 3703 N Main St.
- Women's Life Recovery Program/Rockford Rescue Mission Ministries
- This program offers help and hope for women and children in desperate circumstances. Whether struggling with chemical dependency, domestic violence issues or dysfunctional and co-dependent lifestyles, the majority of those served have suffered physical, emotional and sexual abuse. This long-term program provides the support necessary for recovery, empowerment, release and development of a healthy and whole outlook that will last a lifetime. Child care assistance is available for women with children. We are a state certified recovery home.
- PO Box 1958
Rockford, IL 61110 - Phone: (815)965-5332 ext. 107
- Fax: (815)965-0033
- PO Box 1958
- Women Who Love Too Much
- For women who want to break free and heal from addictive, destructive realtionships with men.
- Confidential, Rockford, IL
- Phone: (815)405-3439
- Confidential, Rockford, IL
- MELD
- MELD provides programs for young parents up to 21 years of age, their children and youth in the community. MELD offers support and resources, emergency shelter and housing, and prevention education.
- 3703 N. Main St. #107
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-633-6353
- Fax: 815-633-8709
- 3703 N. Main St. #107
- ● Agencies that provide other services, housing assistance, shelter, child care, food etc. ●
- City of Rockford Human Services Dept.
- Community Services offers many programs as a response to current needs in the community. Programs include crisis assistance and emergency housing.
- Rockford Office
- Location Address: 555 N. Court St, Suite 301
Rockford, IL 61103 - Mailing Address: 612 N. Church St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-987-5711
- TTY: 815-987-5520
- Fax: 815-987-5762
- Boone County Office
- 130 N. State St.
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-3800
- Fax: 815-547-3757
- Love, INC.
- Love, INC. is a ministry that address needs of people whose needs cannot be met through other programs or services. Love INC volunteers or staff screen the request for extent of need and legitimacy, and discover any deeper issues fueling the crisis.
- 310 7th Street #103
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-5683
- 310 7th Street #103
- Prairie State Legal Services
- Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low income persons and those over 60 who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them. Generally, Prairie State staff seek to be available for those legal matters that impact a household's ability to meet its basic human needs for protection from violence and abuse, access to medical assistance, subsistence income, or access to decent affordable housing. Our mission is "to provide or coordinate the delivery of high quality legal services to low-income individuals, families and groups." Throughout its history, Prairie State has focused on providing legal services to the most vulnerable groups in our society, the poor, the elderly, the physically and mentally disabled as well as other vulnerable people.
- 303 North Main Street, Suite 600
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-965-2902, 1-800-892-2985
- Fax: (815)965-1081
- 303 North Main Street, Suite 600
- Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic
- Provides free legal services to domestic violence abuse victims who qualify. The Clinic provides representation to victims of domestic violence who have been abused by a family or household member. We provide assistance in the following areas: Obtaining an Order of Protection - Defending against an Order of Protection that was improperly granted, Assisting with other matters that have arisen from the circumstance of abuse, such as eviction. Mediation - Clinic attorneys and students serve as mediators in small claims cases, child visitation matters, and evictions. These mediations are referred to us in court by the judge. Pro Se Divorce Clinic -staff provides information regarding the divorce process, assist individuals in completing divorce paperwork, and explain how to prepare for an uncontested divorce hearing in court. The Clinic services in this area are informational only.
- 319 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-962-9980
- 319 W. State St.
- Shelter Care Ministries
- Emergency and Transitional Housing Programs for families in homelessness.
- 412 N. Church Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-964-5520
- Fax: 815-964-9812
- 412 N. Church Street
- YWCA
- Women can come for support in times of crisis, including as survivors of rape or domestic violence. Job training, career counseling, childcare, health and fitness programs, and other programs are available.
- 4990 E. State St.
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-968-6861
- 4990 E. State St.
Early Intervention/Development
- Early Intervention via Child and Family Connections of Access Services of Northern Illinois
- Access point for Early Intervention services for children 3 years of age and under with suspected developmental delays. Home based evaluations and services. No fees.
- 1752 Windsor Road, Suite 102 (Street)
Box 16390 (Mailing)
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-654-6170
Toll Free 800-921-0094 - Fax: 815-654-6197
- 1752 Windsor Road, Suite 102 (Street)
Education Resources
- ● School Districts ●
- Rockford Public School District 205
- View a listing of schools in Rockford Public School District 205. -
- Harlem School District 122
- View a listing of schools in Harlem School District 122. -
- Boone County Public Schools
- View a listing of public schools in Boone County. -
- Winnebago County Public Schools outside Rockford/Harlem districts
- View a listing of public schools in outlying areas of Winnebago County. -
- Private/Parochial Schools
- View a listing of private and parochial schools in Winnebago and Boone Counties. -
- Boone/Winnebago Regional Office of Education
- The Boone/Winnebago Regional Office of Education provides services to educators and school districts in Boone and Winnebago Counties in Northern Illinois, including credentialing and licensure.
- 300 Heart Boulevard
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-636-3060
- 300 Heart Boulevard
- ● Early Childhood ●
- City of Rockford Human Services Head Start Program
- City of Rockford Head Start provides services to children ages birth to five years old and pregnant women. Program options include:
- Center-based pre-school, part day and full day
- Child care through local partners
- Home-based services
Visit Rockford Head Start Web Site - Two Rivers Head Start Agency - Birth to Five
- The Illinois Head Start Association (IHSA) was incorporated in 1978 to represent and provide services for all members of the Head Start community: directors, staff, parents, and friends. The Association is committed to enhancing the development of children, empowering families and strengthening communities. In the advocacy role, the Association speaks in a unified voice and acts on issues affecting children and families. It provides professional development opportunities for all members through conferences and institutes and awards training scholarships annually. Serves Boone, DeKalb, Grundy, Kane&Kendall Counties.
- Phone: 630-406-1444
- Rockford Public School District Early Childhood Program
- 201 S. Madison Street
Rockford, Illinois 61104 - Phone: 815-227-8411
- 201 S. Madison Street
- Harlem School District Early Childhood Program
- Donald Parker Center
808 Harlem Blvd. Machesney Park, IL 61115 - Phone: 815-654-4509
- Donald Parker Center
- Belvidere School District Early Childhood Program
- 1201 5th Ave.
Belvidere, Illinois 61008 - Phone: 815-544-0301
- 1201 5th Ave.
- Illinois Early Learning Project ECAP/CEEP U of I at Urbana-Champaign
- The Illinois Early Learning Project Web site is a source of evidence-based, reliable information on early care and education for parents, caregivers, and teachers of young children in Illinois. The Web site offers printable Tip Sheets for caregivers and parents in English, Spanish, and Polish; answers to Frequently Asked Questions; a customized question-answering service; a statewide calendar of events for parents and caregivers; an easy-to-use database of links to "the best of the Web" on topics related to early care and education; activities related to the Illinois Early Learning Standard Benchmarks; the Illinois Projects in Practice Web site; and periodic "Ask an Expert" events. The IEL Web site became publicly accessible in November 2001.
- Children's Research Center
- 51 Gerty Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
- ● Special Education Resources ●
- Special Education Resources
- View a listing of Public School Special Education Departments. -
- Child Find
- Child Find is a component of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that requires states to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities, aged birth to 21, who are in need of early intervention or special education services. This Child Find web site is mainly focused on Part C of the IDEA, the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities. However, much of the information and many of the links listed on the Child Find web site can be useful in conducting child find for all young children, not just child find for infants and toddlers.
- 100 N. 1st Street
Springfield, IL 62777
- 100 N. 1st Street
- ● Higher Education ●
- Rock Valley College
- Offers GED classes, two-year associate degrees, transfer programs, vocational programs in a variety of fields and adult/continuing education.
- 3301 N. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-921-7821
- 3301 N. Mulford Rd.
- Rockford College
- 5050 E. State St.
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-226-4000
- 5050 E. State St.
- Northern Illinois University
- Rockford Campus
- 8500 E. State St.
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-332-7339
- DeKalb Campus
- 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, IL 60115 - Phone: 815-753-1000
- University of Illinois Rockford
- College of Medicine and College of Pharmacy
- 1601 Parkview Ave.
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-395-0600
- 1601 Parkview Ave.
- ● Other Resources ●
- Rock River Training Corporation
- Rock River Training Corporation provides opportunities for young people between ages 14-21 in Boone and Winnebago Counties to complete their education and train in areas that help build a foundation to enhance their future.
Youth Programs for in-school youth help youth stay in school by providing tutoring, counseling, mentoring, career exploration, work experiences, and overall support. The expectations of the workplace permeate the programs which, in cooperation with the youths' schools, prepare youth to enter additional education/training after high school and/or full-time jobs. Youth may be in a program from several years. Programs for youth who have dropped out of school emphasize the youth's return to school or obtaining a GED as a basic step on their road to self-sufficiency. Programs provide basic skills/GED instruction, tutoring, counseling, mentoring, career exploration, and work experience. The programs keep in contact with youth who leave the programs for at least a year.- 303 N. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-847-7574
- 303 N. Main Street
- Illinois State Board of Education
- The Illinois State Board of Education will provide leadership, assistance, resources and advocacy so that every student is prepared to succeed in careers and postsecondary education, and share accountability for doing so with districts and schools.
- 1661 Landmark Road
Aurora, IL 60506 - Phone: 866-262-6663
- 1661 Landmark Road
- ● Scholarship Web Sites ●
- Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
- The Community Foundation administers over 60 active scholarship funds on behalf of generous individuals, businesses, and service groups. Scholarships are available for students completing high school who are pursuing the challenge and benefits of higher education, current college students, and non-traditional students seeking to return to school. Scholarship funds are limited to 1) accredited institutions and 2) private non-profit or publicly supported institutions. Review the criteria below to see which scholarships you are a good fit for you.
- 946 N. 2nd Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-962-2110
- 946 N. 2nd Street
- City of Rockford Human Services Department - Community Services Division
- This division sponsors a competitive scholarship opportunity for qualified students for post secondary education. Applicants must have household income below 125% of the federal poverty level, reside in Winnebago or Boone County, and plan on attending a post secondary accredited school or training program located in the state of Illinois. There is no age requirement. Applications are usually released in January through media announcement and then available at our location and on our website with deadline for return in March. Call for more details as programming, qualifications, and funding availability may change.
Rockford office:- 555 N. Court Street, Suite 301
Rockford, IL 61103
Belvidere office:- Alerta
130 N. State St.
Belvidere, IL 61008
Mailing address:- 612 N. Church St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-987-5711
- 555 N. Court Street, Suite 301
- collegescholarships.org
- Illinois has scholarships and grants to suit just about every type of student. If you are a nurse, medical student or teacher, there are a number of attractive incentive programs designed to keep you studying and working within the state. http://www.collegescholarships.org/states/illinois.htm
- enotes.com
- http://www.enotes.com/scholarships-loans/IL
- Online Education Database
- http://oedb.org/scholarship/illinois
- Special Education Scholarships
- There are a variety of scholarship awards for students majoring in special education, including the Department of Special Education scholarship awards, the College of Education scholarship awards program, and State of Illinois and federal scholarships, grants, and awards. http://www.specialeducation.ilstu.edu/scholarships/
- ● Other Web Site Resources ●
- Illinois Parents
- http://www.illinoisparents.org/ipindex.htm
- Illinois StarNet
- Illinois StarNet provides a variety of opportunities for personal and professional growth for those who touch the lives of young children, ages birth through eight, with an emphasis on children with special needs. STARNET supports family-centered http://starnet.org
- Community College Initiative
- The purpose of the Community College Initiative (CCI) is to encourage people with disabilities to pursue college training that will enhance skills and provide for greater employment opportunities. DRS believes that up to 1,500 individuals may benefit from the initiative through the end of the ARRA funding in September 2011.
- 107 N. 3rd Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-987-4964
- 107 N. 3rd Street
- Community Colleges - Illinois
- This link is to a listing of Illinois Community Colleges. http://www.50states.com/cc/illinois.htm
- ● GED Classes ●
- Apply at the Boone/Winnebago Regional Office of Education. Applications accepted M-F from 8am-3:30 pm. $50 application fee is valid for one year.
- 300 Heart Boulevard
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-636-3060
- Fax: 815-636-3069
Preparation courses for taking the GED tests are not required, but are recommended. Schools offering GED courses are:
Rock Valley College Adult Education: 815-921-2001
Roosevelt Community Ed. Center: 815-966-3251
Regional Learning Center: 815-316-8450
ARK in Belvidere: 815-544-3315
Rockford Career College: 815-967-7315 http://www.4roe.org/GEDinfo.htm - 300 Heart Boulevard
Employment/Job Training
- ● Teen Employment Services ●
- Workforce Connection Youth Programs
- View brochure. -
- Youthbuild
- Provides job training and educational opportunities for at-risk youth, ages 17-24 who are Rockford, IL residents.
- 917 S. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-963-6236
- 917 S. Main Street
- ● Special Needs Employment ●
- The Barbara Olson Center of Hope (BOCH)
- Vocation opportunities and employment for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. BOCH has a number of agency-owned businesses which provide employment opportunities where clients can earn a wage and have the benefit of more intensive staff assistance. The vocational program includes development of individuals service plans that may prescribe a wide range of options such as training, recreation, sensory therapy and paid employment. Community employment includes training classes, job shadowing and job coaching. Through the Volunteer Center, clients have an opportunity to increase their citizenship skills by giving back to the community. Some transportation, transitional and behavioral management services are also available.
- 3206 N. Central Avenue
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-964-9607
- 3206 N. Central Avenue
- The Center of Sight&Hearing (CSH)
- Provides job search and on-the-job training for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or low vision. CSH has a Simple Solution store with assistive technology devices for sale. Staff can help with computer and typing skills and assist with scheduling sign language interpreters and captionists for interviews, job training, meetings, classes, and other appointments.
- 8038 MacIntosh Lane
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-332-6800
- TTY: 815-332-6820
- Fax: 815-332-6810
- 8038 MacIntosh Lane
- Disability Works
- Provides employment and training services to individuals with disabilities. Assists with need assessment, resume development, job readiness workshops, job search, on-the-job training, and information and referral. Also holds a National Disability Mentoring Day event each year in October where students are matched with employers of their career choice to job shadow for a few hours, and then take advantage of job readiness workshops.
- 303 N Main Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-395-0401
- Fax: 815-966-2433
- 303 N Main Street
- Illinois Growth Enterprises
- Assists adults ages 18 and above to obtain and maintain employment in the community. Our services include: vocational evaluation, resume development, training on how to complete employment applications and how to interview for employment, job search assistance, job coaching, and follow-up support to ensure successful, permanent employment.
- 7200 Clinton Road
Loves Park, IL 61111 - 815-962-8333
- Fax 815-964-3553
- 7200 Clinton Road
- IL Dept of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
- The Secondary Transitional Experience Program (STEP) is a training/placement program that helps students with disabilities prepare to transition to employment and community participation during and after high school. Students learn to become productive, self-sufficient adults through a variety of STEP experiences. Assist students in developing desirable work habits and realistic career goals; provide opportunities for students to explore careers; offer meaningful work experiences through on-the-job placement; encourage students to develop the social and personal skills needed to maintain successful employment.
- 107 N. 3rd Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-967-3725
- Fax: 815-967-3722
- 107 N. 3rd Street
- ● Government Services ●
- Illinois Department of Employment Security
- Job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information, and payroll tax filing. Individuals can file claims for unemployment insurance benefits online or in person at this address. Other services include job fairs, special employment events, and resume/job hunting worksops, PCs with internet access, fax machines, other career resources, specialized job search assistance for veterans and Re-entry Employment Services Program. Located at the Workforce Connection.
- 303 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-395-6600
- 303 North Main Street
- Federal Job Information Center
- Complete listing of current Federal job opportunities on the web. http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
- The Workforce Connection
- A partnership of state and federally funded employment and training programs, economic development agencies and educational entities committed to providing a workforce that meets the needs of our business community. Includes Rock River Training Corporation and the Rock Valley College Dislocated Worker Program, provides one contact for employers to find workers and for job-seekers to receive training, education, and employment services.
- Job Hotline: 815-395-6608
- 303 N Main Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-395-6600
- 998 Belvidere Road
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-9616
- Illinois workNet
- Illinois workNet is a free service offered by the State of Illinois. Through its web portal, users are able to learn about career opportunities, especially in key sectors such as healthcare, information technology, transportation and manufacturing. http://www.illinoisworknet.com
- ● Local Employment Resources ●
- Careers, Etc.
- Job readiness training and job search services, overcoming barriers and securing employment. Free of charge to those who qualify, including adult individuals who are homeless or economicaly disadvantaged parents. Individuals must call in advance for determination of eligibility for services and program schedule. M-Th 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
- 5301 E. State Street, Suite 207
Rockford, IL 61108 - 815-964-3491
- 5301 E. State Street, Suite 207
- Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois
- Works with individuals and family to help develop skills to find and maintain employment. We work with individuals with barriers to employment. Our training classes include retail skills training and clerical skills training and we offer placement services and an open computer lab for individuals to use for job search purposes. there are no fee for services. Goodwill's Dress for Success program gives individuals free clothing for interviews and employment. Goodwill also provides free tax preparation and e-filing at our VITA Sites, located at 1907 Kishwaukee Street and 8010 North Second Street. Also offers a free 12-hour financial literacy course to teach individuals about personal finance and how to make the most of the money they have.
- Main Office:
315 N Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Store and VITA Site:
8010 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61115 - Store:
4618 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-965-3795
- Main Office:
- La Voz Latina
- Non-profit resource center serving Latino clients of all ages. Most services are provides at no charge. Offers many services, including classes to help individuals achieve their education and employment goals. M-F 8:30-Noon, 1:00-5:30. Also in the following categories: After School Programs/Camps, Child Abuse, Childcare, Domestic Violence, Education, Legal Services, Parenting Resources, Pregnancy Resources and Infants, Special Needs, Teen Resources.
- 412 Market Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - 815-965-5784
- Fax 815-965-5935
- 412 Market Street
- Northwest Community Center
- Offers a wide range of services for adults, youth and families, including job placement programs and free computer classes. Also listed under After-School Programs/Camps and Teen Resources.
- 1324 N. Johnston Avenue
Rockford, IL 61101 - 815-964-6885
- 1324 N. Johnston Avenue
- Northwestern Illinois Agency on Aging (NIAAA)
- The Senior Community Service Employment Program is a government subsidized training/employment program for economically disadvantaged people 55 years old and above who are unemployed. We try to place eligible individuals to work in non-profit organizations for 20 hours per week at minimum wage. The participant continues to look for employment with the goal of finding permanent unsubsidized employment. Additionally, we provide employment resources for people 55 years and above, i.e. help with resume writing, workshops, and employment support groups. NIAAA's business hours are 8-4. Calling for an appointment is necessary.
- Janet Williams, Employment Specialist
2567 Charles Street
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-226-4901
- Toll Free: 800-542-8402
- Fax: 815-226-8984
- E-mail: jwilliams@nwilaaa.org
- Janet Williams, Employment Specialist
- Rock Valley College Dislocated Worker Program
- Serves residents of Boone and Winnebago County who have been laid off or terminated from their positions, who have worked for a company that has recently moved out of state or the country. Some services include: career counseling, resume assistance, basic skills classes, certificate programs, on-the-job training and more.
- 3301 N. Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-921-7821
- Toll Free (800)973-7821
- 3301 N. Mulford Road
- Rockford Housing Authority
- Provides job training, technical training, job search/placement, post employment follow-up, and job/opportunity fairs to residents of public housing, Concord, and Housing Choice Voucher holders.
- 223 S. Winnebago
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-987-3830
- 223 S. Winnebago
- Rockford Park District Summer Jobs
- Provides part-time and seasonal job opportunities at park district facilities and venues.
- 401 S. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - 815-987-1593
- 401 S. Main Street
- ● Employment Web Sites ●
- Rockford Local Jobs
- Post your resume for local companies to read and additional resources. http://www.rockfordlink.com/jobs2.htm
- Career Builder.com
- http://www.careerbuilder.com
- Idealist.org
- http://www.idealist.org
- Monster.com Jobs
- http://www.monster.com
- Indeed.com
- http://www.indeed.com
Food/ Nutrition/ Breastfeeding
- ● Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Illinois Link Card Programs ●
- Boone County Health Department - WIC - Women, Infants and Children
- The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a federal health, nutrition, and prevention program helping to improve the diet and safeguarding the health of infants and children under age five and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women. Participants must meet the federal guidelines for poverty based on income and family size.
- 1204 Logan Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-2951
- 1204 Logan Avenue
- Winebago County Health Department - WIC - Women, Infants and Children
- The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a federal health, nutrition, and prevention program helping to improve the diet and safeguarding the health of infants and children under age five and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women. Participants must meet the federal guidelines for poverty based on income and family size.
- 401 Division St.
Rockford IL 61104 - 815-720-4369
- 555 N. Court St.
Rockford IL 61103 - 815-720-4357
- 401 Division St.
- DHS Family Community Resource Center (Boone and Winnebago Counties)
- Receives applications for Cash, Food Stamps (SNAP with Illinois Link Card), and Medical Assistance by fax, mail, or in person. Anyone approved to receive cash assistance or SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits will be issued an Illinois Link card. The Illinois Link card is a plastic card that looks and works like a debit card. If you are eligible for cash and SNAP benefits, you will access both with the same card. Only one Illinois Link Card is issued per case.
- 1111 N Avon Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: (815) 987-7620
- TTY: (866) 322-2681
- Fax: (815) 987-2380
- 1111 N Avon Street
- ● Breastfeeding ●
- Breastfeeding- LaLeche League
- Nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. LaLeche League of Rockford meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm-8:00pm at Meg's Daily Grind - No purchase necessary to attend the meeting.
- 1141 N Alpine Road
Rockford, IL - Group email: lllofrockford@yahoo.com
- 1141 N Alpine Road
- Winnebago County Health Department - Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
- Provides breastfeeding assistance, education and support to women involved in the WIC program.
- 555 N. Court Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-720-4346
- 555 N. Court Street
- OSF St. Anthony Hospital - Lactation Office
- Provides breastfeeding assistance, education and support to women delivering babies at that hospital.
- 5666 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-226-2000 (Main Hospital #)
- 5666 E. State Street
- Rockford Memorial Hospital- Lactation Office
- Provides breastfeeding assistance, education and support to women delivering babies at that hospital.
- 2400 N. Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-971-5000 (Main Hospital #)
- 2400 N. Rockton Avenue
- SwedishAmerican Hospital - Lactation Office
- Provides breastfeeding assistance, education and support to women delivering babies at that hospital.
- 1401 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-968-4400 (Main Hospital #)
- 1401 E. State Street
- ● Boone County ●
- Belvidere Boone County Food Pantry
- Food distribution to families in need every Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Arrive no later than 1:30 p.m.). A photo ID and proof of residency is required, serves Boone County residents. Clients can only receive assistance once/month.
- 200 S. Fifth Street
Capron, IL 61012 - Phone: 815-569-1571
- 200 S. Fifth Street
- The Salvation Army
- Serves Boone County residents
Emergency Food Basket
Distribution is Mon., Wed., and Fri. from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Except for extenuating circumstances, clients are generally required to bring in a referral from the Boone County Department of Human Services to receive an emergency food basket.
Supplemental Food Program
Distribution for the supplement food program is the first Wednesday of each month from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. No referral is needed.- 422 S. Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-3892
- 422 S. Main Street
- ● Rockford/Winnebago Food Pantries ●
- Rock River Valley Food Pantry
- Hours Monday-Friday 1:00-4:00pm. Closed all holidays.
- 1080 Short Elm Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-965-2466
Hours Monday-Friday 10:00am-Noon. Closed all official holidays.- 100 Broadway
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-965-2466
- 1080 Short Elm Street
- Gentle Shepherd Pantry
- Hours: Wed 8:30-10:30 am Closed: 4th of July and Christmas
- 2905 Bildahl Street
Rockford, IL 61109 - 815-399-7283
- 2905 Bildahl Street
- Life Center Food Pantry
- Hours: Every Saturday 9:00-Noon. Closed Christmas weekend, 4th of July.
- 921 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - 815-964-4966
- 921 West State Street
- St. Peter's Catholic Church Food Pantry
- Hours: Wednesday 6:00pm-6:30pm; Limited to residents of South Beloit, Rockton, Roscoe; requires ID and proof of address.
- 325 Oak Grove Avenue
South Beloit, IL - 815-389-3726
- 325 Oak Grove Avenue
- ● Rockford/Winnebago Food Distribution ●
- Christ the Carpenter United Methodist Church
- Open Mondays, 12:30-3:30pm. Personal care items when available.
- 1100 S. Winnebago Street
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-965-7112
- 1100 S. Winnebago Street
- Christian Union Church
- 1705 Kilburn Ave
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-963-3808
- 1705 Kilburn Ave
- City of Rockford Human Services Dept.
- Community Services Division: This division helps coordinate and monitor the Summer Food Program that provides lunches and/or snacks to children at qualified recreational and educational sites during the summer when the public school lunch program is unavailable. Call for program details and participating sites.
- Location Address: 555 N. Court St. Suite 301
Rockford, IL 61103 - Mailing Address: 612 N. Church St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-967-4039
- Location Address: 555 N. Court St. Suite 301
- Cornucopia Pantry
- Open every Tuesday&Thursday, 9:00-11:00am. Also open the 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:00-11:00am. Clients can only receive food once a month. Clients also need a photo I.D. and must be from Illinois. Food is distributed to families but clients need to prove that they have children, e.g. insurance information.
- 402 Market Street
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-962-1380
- 402 Market Street
- Emmanuel Lutheran Church
- Provides a 2 day food supply.
- 920 3rd Avenue
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-963-4815
- 920 3rd Avenue
- Hunger Connection
- Volunteer service + $14 cash or LINK in exchange for food packages. Must call to pre-register.
- 900 Roosevelt
Machesney Park, IL - Phone: 815-633-5817
- 900 Roosevelt
- Living Word Food Pantry and Outreach
- Food distribution every second and fourth Wednesday of the month or by Friday appointment.
- 4426 Virginia Avenue
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-963-4688
- 4426 Virginia Avenue
- Rock River Valley Pantry
- Six nutritiously balanced meals distributed to individuals and families.
- Two Locations:
- 1080 Short Elm Street
Rockford, IL - 1100 Broadway Street
Rockford, IL
- Salvation Army
- Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30am-1:00pm.
Clients must have a photo I.D. and the social security card of everyone in their family to whom they are bringing food.- 416 S. Madison St
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-972-1135
Salvation Army, emergency food assistance
Intake required.- 500 S. Rockford Avenue
Rockford, IL - Phone 815-226-4400
- 416 S. Madison St
- St. Elizabeth Catholic Community Center
- 2 day supply of food, once a month.
- 1505 S. Main Street
Rockford, IL
- 1505 S. Main Street
- ● Rockford Meals ●
- Carpenter’s Place
- Coffee&rolls for breakfast&lunch Monday-Friday.
- 1149 Railroad Ave
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-964-4105
- 1149 Railroad Ave
- Emmanuel Episcopal
- Open noon to 1:00pm on Saturday.
- 412 N Church St
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-964-5520
- 412 N Church St
- Emmanuel Lutheran
- Open every Wednesday&Sunday, 11:30am-12:30pm. Open every 1st/3rd Monday, 11:30am-12:30pm.
- 320 S. 5th Street
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-963-4815
- 320 S. 5th Street
- Grounds for Life Soup Kitchen
- Hours: Monday-Sunday, Doors open 6:00am - Meal Service 7:30am-8:30am.
- 714 3rd Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104 - 815-975-7949
- 714 3rd Avenue
- Life Center at Collier Garden
- Hours: Fridays 12:30pm until 3:00pm Closed any legal holidays that fall on a Friday.
- 2901 Searles Avenue
Rockford, IL 61102 - (779)770-3808
- 2901 Searles Avenue
- Promise of Life Temple Breakfast Club
- Weekday breakfast, 7:30-8:00am.
- 714 3rd Ave
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-962-5330
- 714 3rd Ave
- Remedies
- Hours: 24 Hour Shelter limited to residents. Meal times: 6:00am-8:00am; 11:30am-1:00pm; 5:00pm-7:00pm daily. Office hours 8:00am-5:00pm Monday - Friday and 8:00am-11:00am Saturdays.
- 516 Green Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - 815-962-6102
- 516 Green Street
- Rockford Human Service Summer Food Program
- Lunch and a snack for anyone under the age of 18. 33 locations throughout the city of Rockford.
- Phone: 815-987-5782
- Rockford Rescue Mission
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the year.
- 700 W. State Street
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-965-5332
- 700 W. State Street
- Shelter Care Ministries Jubilee Center
- Breakfast and lunch provided for members. Membership is obtained after the client has an intake at the Jubilee Center and a specific mental illness has been determined.
- 412 N. Church St
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-964-5520
- 412 N. Church St
- Washington Park Community Rec. Center Westside Soup Kitchen
- Lunch Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon-1:30pm.
- 3617 Delaware Street
Rockford, IL - Phone: 815-987-1612
- 3617 Delaware Street
- Zion Lutheran
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am-11:00am. Serving Zip Codes 61104, 61108, 61109. Closed Thanksgiving.
- 618 South 5th Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - 815-964-4609
- 618 South 5th Street
Low Cost Health Care/Insurance
- Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (IDHFS) -Formerly the Illinois Dept. of Public Aid
- Provides assistance in applying for Medical Care/All Kids/Family care, SNAP (formerly LINK), cash assistance and more.
- 1111 N. Avon Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-987-7620
- 2090 Pearl Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-3484
- 1111 N. Avon Street
- All-Kids Web Site
- http://www.allkids.com
- ● Underserved Healthcare Clinics ●
- Crusader Community Health
- Crusader Community Health is a community-based, not-for-profit community health center. Our mission is to serve the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need. Services are offered at reduced price and sliding scale fees. In addition to general pediatric care, we provide adult primary care, women's health, dental, optical, pharmacy, HIV, homeless, and health education services.
WEST STATE: M and Th 8:30am-8pm; T, W, and F 8:30am-5 pm.- 1200 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-490-1600
BROADWAY: T and W 8:30am-8pm; M, Th, and F 8:30am-5pm; Sa 9am-noon.- 1100 Broadway Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-490-1600
BELVIDERE: M, T, Th, F 8:30am-5pm; W 8:30am-8pm.- 1050 Logan Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-0282
LOVES PARK: M and Th 8:30am-8pm; T, W, and F 8:30am-5 pm; Sa 9am-noon.- 6115 North 2nd Street
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-490-1600
http://www.crusaderhealth.org - - 1200 West State Street
- UIC Primary Care Clinics
- F.W. SHAPPERT University Primary Care Clinic at Belvidere: M 9am-8pm; T, Th, F 9am-5pm; and W and Sa 9am-noon.
- 2170 Pearl Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-5461
University Primary Care Clinic at MOUNT MORRIS: M, T, Th, and F 9am-5pm and W 9am-noon.- 405 Charles Avenue
Mt. Morris, IL 61054 - Phone: 815-734-6061
University Primary Care Clinic at ROCKTON: M, T, and F 9am-5pm; W and Sa 9am-noon; and Th 9am-8pm.- 1511 Blackhawk Blvd.
Rockton, IL 61072 - Phone: 815-624-2644 or 815-389-3936
- 2170 Pearl Street
- UIC Women's and Children's Health Center
- M-F 8am-5pm.
- 2780 McFarland Road
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-637-0000
- 2780 McFarland Road
- L.P. Johnson Family Health Center
- M-Th 9am-8pm and F 9am-5pm.
- 1221 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-972-1000
- 1221 East State Street
- The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
- The Care Mobile provides free basic medical and dental care to uninsured or underinsured children ages 0 to 18 who need care. Some of the services provided are immunizations, physicals, well-child exams, dental screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments and basic dental restorative work. Visits at select locations and times throughout the year. For more information about the Care Mobile,
- Call 815-971-5810
- ● Public Health Departments ●
- Boone County Health Department
- Provides multiple public health services, including and assisting pregnant women in applying for the medical card.
- 1204 Logan Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-2951
- 1204 Logan Avenue
- Winnebago County Health Department
- Various public health programs, including those providing assistance in applying for the Medical Care/All Kids/Family Care. Also assists pregnant women in applying for the Medical Card.
- 401 Division Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-720-4000
- 401 Division Street
- ● Other ●
- Illinois Department of Insurance
- To investigate your insurance complaint against an insurance company, producer, or insurance agency. To protect consumers by providing assistance and information by efficiently regulating the insurance industry's market behavior and financial solvency and by fostering a competitive insurance market place.
- 320 W. Washington St.
Springfield, IL 62767 - 877-527-9431 (Health Insurance&HMO inquiries)
- 800-548-9034 (Medicare inquiries)
- 866-445-5364 (Healthcare provider inquiries)
- 320 W. Washington St.
Housing/Utilities
- ●Housing Authorities ●
- Administers housing assistance programs funded by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Contact to determine eligibility, application process and availability of housing.
Winnebago County Housing Authority- 3617 Delaware Street
Rockford IL 61102 - Phone: 815-963-2133
- Fax: 815-316-2860
Rockford Housing Authority- 223 South Winnebago Street
Rockford IL 61102 - Phone: 815-489-8500
- Fax: 815-489-8555
Boone County Housing Authority- 2036 North State Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-0084
- Fax: 815-544-4107
- 3617 Delaware Street
- ●Housing and Utility Assistance●
- City of Rockford Human Services Department
Community Services Division
Long Term Housing Assistance:
This division offers the Rental Housing Support Program where qualified residents pay 30% if their income towards rent in apartments located throughout Boone and Winnebago County. Lottery-type sign-up opportunities are publicly announced when funding becomes available. Please call for details as programming and funding availability may change. Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Short Term Emergency Housing Assistance:
This division offers programs that can provide short term rental and mortgage assistance and other supportive services for qualified residents in Winnebago and Boone Counties who experienced a temporary crisis beyond their control (examples include gap in employment, medical emergency, natural disaster, domestic violence or sexual assault) which caused them to be homeless or at-risk for homelessness. Please call for details as programming and funding availability may change. Services are by appointment. Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Utility Assistance:
This division offers the LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) to assist eligible households in Winnebago and Boone Counties in paying heat related fuel bills. Call for details as qualifications and program availability may change. Services are by appointment. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Rockford Office- 555 N. Court Street, Suite 301
Rockford, IL 61103 - Mailing address: 612 N. Church Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-987-5711
- TTY: 815-987-5520
- Fax: 815-987-5762
Boone County Office- 130 N. State St.
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-3800
- 555 N. Court Street, Suite 301
- ● Habitat for Humanity ●
- Habitat for Humanity builds houses in partnership with families in need of affordable shelter.
- Boone County Area
- PO Box 1222
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-980-6247
- PO Box 1222
- Rockford Area
- 5183 Harlem Road
Rockford, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-636-4573
- Fax 815-636-4574
- 5183 Harlem Road
- ● Affordable Permanent Housing - Winnebago County●
- Clayton Court/Winn Green Apartments
- 51 Clayton Ct.
Winnebago, IL 61088 - Phone: 815-335-7421
Chatham Court Apartments- 1905 West Riverside
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-636-0306
Forest Glen Apartments- 7010 Forest Glen Drive
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-637-6100
Heather Glen Apartments- 2823 Silent Wood Trail
Rockford, IL 61109 - Phone: 815-227-1549
Hershey Manor- 1832 N. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-967-6838
Kemper Apartments- 2330 Kilburn Avenue
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-968-8328
Mulford Apartments- 837 N. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-964-7307
River’s Edge Apartments- 3541 Normandy Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-877-9082
Village Green Apartments- 748 North Salem
Rockton, IL 61072 - Phone: 815-624-2453
Wildberry Apartments- 5713 Forest Hills Road
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-282-1320
Valley View Apartments- 3303 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-399-5523
Zion Development Corp.- 502 S. 5th Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-964-8280
- 51 Clayton Ct.
- ● Affordable Permanent Housing - Boone County●
- Green Farms Townhouses
- 1574 W. 6th Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-0390
Jackson Street Townhouses- 619. Garden Drive
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-6263
Townhomes of Cedar Village- 619 Garden Drive
Belvidere, IL - Phone: 815-544-6263
- 1574 W. 6th Street
Immigration/Refugee Services
- ● Immigrant and Family Needs ●
- Catholic Charities Diocese of Rockford
- Catholic Charities provides a wide array of services to incoming immigrants and refugees including arranging suitable housing, food, clothing and sponsors.
- 102 South Madison Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-399-1709
- 102 South Madison Street
- La Voz Latina Rockford
- La Voz Latina offers bilingual Consumer Education workshops, small business classes, and employment workshops in partnership with area businesses and institutions, as well as the information on immigration and refugee assistance, including applicable public benefits.
- 412 Market Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-965-5784
- 412 Market Street
- ● Refugee Services●
- Winnebago County Health Department
- The WCHD Refugee Program provides health screening, examinations and referrals for refugees.
- 401 Division Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-720-4000
- 401 Division Street
- Rock Valley College Refugee and Immigrant Services
- Providing adjustment and employment services for Refugees in the northern ten counties in Illinois. Job developers and staff work with employers who have found that hiring refugees and immigrants through our program has assisted them in attaining great production rates and locating wonderful employees.
- 303 N. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-921-2273
- 303 N. Main Street
- ● Immigrant Victims / Family Immigration / Deportation●
- Hoffmann Law Office, Ltd
- Representing clients in family based immigration law matters. Preparing immigration petitions for victims of domestic violence and other crimes. Representation in Immigration Removal/Deportation Proceedings before the immigration courts. Providing education on immigration laws, procedures, rights, and consequences of criminal convictions. Se Habla Espanol. (Appointments available Monday-Saturday. Evening appointments are available upon request.)
- 2222 E. State Street, Suite 101A
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-394-1902
- 2222 E. State Street, Suite 101A
- Dady Law Office
- Providing representation for family based immigration including petitions for victims of domestic violence and victims of other certain crimes, removal/deportation defense and immigration consequences of criminal convictions. Se habla espanol. Call for an appointment.
- 2222 E. State Street, Ste 101A
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-394-1359
- 2222 E. State Street, Ste 101A
- ● Immigrant Civil Rights●
- League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)--Rockford Chapter #5263
- LULAC services are to provide a mission to advance the hispanic community's economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health, and civil rights in the U.S.
- 2505 School Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 779-770-5184
- 2505 School Street
- Mexican Consulate – Chicago
- The Mexican Consulate / Embassy for the State of Illinois.
- 204 S. Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601 - Phone: 312-855-1380
- Emergency Line: 888-755-551
- 204 S. Ashland Avenue
- ● Citizenship●
- Rock Valley College
- Offers free legal screening for citizenship, free naturalization application preparation, and document translation. The program offers classes to prepare students for taking the test and participating in the interview required for US Citizenship. Four and eight week classes are offered around Rock Valley College's service district in places like Rockford, Loves Park, Belvidere and DeKalb. Four week classes are designed for those students who read and write in English. Eight-week classes are designed for those students who need extra help in reading in writing in English. Citizenship tutoring is available to those who qualify for a native language exam. All classes, materials and services are FREE of charge.
Main Campus:- 303 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-921-2280 or 815-921-2274
- Fax: 815-921-2274
- 303 North Main Street
Legal Services
- ●Legal Assistance and Self-Help Centers●
- Prairie State Legal Services
- Prairie State Legal Services offers free legal services for low income persons and those over 60 who have serious civil legal problems and need legal help to solve them. We prioritize cases involving serious risk to the health or safety of our clients in those situations where a legal solution can remedy the issue. These situations include certain utility shut-offs, domestic violence and abuse cases, denials of essential medical care and similar situations.
Income guidelines. Before calling, check out the illinoislegalaid.org website if you can. It might answer some questions for you. M-F 8:30-5:00.- 303 North Main Street, Suite 600
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-965-2902
- 303 North Main Street, Suite 600
- Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic
- The Clinic provides an opportunity for NIU College of Law students, working under the supervision of a licensed attorney, to provide representation to senior citizens and persons of limited means who would otherwise not be able to afford a lawyer. The Clinic assists seniors with wills, powers of attorney, consumer fraud, guardianship, and elder abuse. The Clinic helps domestic violence survivors in orders of protection cases, represents defendants in misdemeanor cases, and mediates disputes in small claims, landlord tenant, and child visitation cases. Through the Pro Se Divorce Clinic, information is provided to people seeking a divorce without a lawyer. Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00.
- 319 W. State Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-962-9980
- 319 W. State Street
- Winnebago County Legal Self-Help Center
- The Legal Self-Help Center makes available correct and current information on Illinois law and court proceedings. A Navigator is present to assist with using the available computer and print resources. Be advised, the Navigator cannot give out legal advice or tell someone which forms to use. A navigator is available to assist with materials M-F 8:00-5:00.
- Winnebago County Courthouse
400 West State Street, Room 304
Rockford, IL 61101 - Fax/ Phone: 815-319-4526
- Winnebago County Courthouse
- Boone County Legal Self-Help Center
- The Legal Self-Help Center makes available correct and current information on Illinois law and court proceedings. A Navigator is present to assist with using the available computer and print resources. Be advised, the Navigator cannot give out legal advice or tell someone which forms to use. A Navigator is available to assist with materials M-F 12:00-4:00.
- Boone County Courthouse
601 North Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-8083
- Boone County Courthouse
- ● Referral Services (Bar Association)●
- Winnebago County Bar Association
- The WCBA operates a lawyer referral service. Referrals are done by phone from 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 daily. There is a $35.00 fee, payable in advance for a half hour consultation with an attorney in their office. Referral information is also available on the WCBA web page.
- 321 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-964-5152
- 321 West State Street
- ● Government Agencies●
- Winnebago County State's Attorney
- The mission of the State's Attorney's Office is to serve the interests of the people of Winnebago County by fairly prosecuting violations of the Illinois Criminal Statutes and Winnebago County ordinances, by being attentive to the concerns of victims and witnesses that arise from those violations, and by providing legal services to all offices of Winnebago County Government.
- 400 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-319-4700
- Fax: 815-319-4701
- 400 West State Street
- Boone County State's Attorney
- The Boone County State's Attorney serves to protect children and to prosecute both adult and juvenile offenders. The State's Attorney prosecutes adults and juveniles who have been charged with committing traffic, misdemeanor, or felony offenses. The State's Attorney also files civil actions against parents and guardians who abuse or neglect their children. M-F 8:00-5:00.
- 601 North Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-0868
- 601 North Main Street
- Illinois Attorney General
- The Attorney General is Illinois' chief legal officer and is responsible for protecting the public interests of the state and its residents. The Attorney General provides services that cover a broad range of issues, reaching every corner of Illinois. The Child Support Enforcement Division of the Attorney General's Office, in conjunction with the Department of Public Aid, handles child support enforcement in 89 counties across the State of Illinois.
Northern Illinois Regional Office:- Zeke Giorgi Center
200 South Wyman Street. Suite #307
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-967-3883
- TTY: 815-967-3891
Chicago Main Office:- 100 West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
200 South Wyman Street. Suite #307 - Phone: 312-814-3000
- TTY: 800-964-3013
- Zeke Giorgi Center
- ● Juvenile Justice●
- Winnebago County Juvenile Detention Center
- The Winnebago County Juvenile Detention Center is a 24 hour facility that provides secure "Care, Custody, and Discipline" for minors held by the courts of the 17th Judicial Circuit. District #205 provides educational services and the Mildred Berry Center provides mental health counseling. Minors also participate in daily staff-led programming on topics such as anger management, life skills, and government.
- 5350 Northrock Drive
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-516-2980
- 5350 Northrock Drive
- Winnebago County Juvenile Probation Department
- Juvenile Probation is mandated to address juvenile delinquency in Winnebago County. Offenders under the ages of 18 are referred to this department by law enforcement agencies. However, 17 year old felony offenses are considered adult charges. The Intake Unit deals with minors pre-court. This includes the Assessment Center which serves as a central reception center for minors who have been arrested. The Field Unit provides supervision and case management for minors assigned to probation. The Department also operates a Day Reporting Center for adjudicated minors. A minor can remain under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court until age 21.
Juvenile Probation:- 420 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-516-2700
Juvenile Assessment Center and Day Reporting Center:- 5330 Northrock Drive
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-633-7024
- 420 West State Street
- Boone County Juvenile Probation Department
- The Juvenile Probation Department monitors criminally charged minors who are given court orders allowing them to remain in the community. The juveniles are supervised through contacts with the parents, school and community resources in an attempt to hold juveniles and their families accountable for the court ordered conditions. Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00.
- 601 North Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-9806
- 601 North Main Street
- ● Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)●
- Winnebago County CASA
- CASA is a program of volunteers appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge to act as a Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children who proceed through the court system. It is CASA's mandate to get to know the children, gather all pertinent information, and then make recommendations to the Judge about what is in the best interests of the children. CASA's ultimate goal is to find a safe permanent home for every child CASA represents.
- 403 Elm Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-319-6880
- Fax: 815-319-6881
- 403 Elm Street
- Boone County CASA
- The Boone County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program was started in 1991 as a non-profit organization dedicated to helping abused, neglected and dependent children throughout Boone County. Volunteer Advocates are appointed by the Court to act as a child's Guardian ad Litem (GAL). They perform a thorough investigation of the minor's situation which includes visiting the home and speaking with anyone who may have relevant information. The advocate compiles all the information and submits it, along with specific recommendations, to the Juvenile Court Judge. In a system where children can easily "slip through the cracks" the advocate is able to provide stability and a powerful voice for the child so that his/her best interests are always protected.
- 130 S State St # 209
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-6599
- Fax: 815-547-6588
- 130 S State St # 209
Literacy
- The Literacy Council
- Offers tutoring, small classes, and support services for adults who need help with basic reading and writing skills and for those who are learning English as their second language. Also offers family programs where parents learn how to help their youngsters grow into strong readers. Children receive a free book. Reading for Family Fun night is held monthly at libraries across the region. READy to Learn for parents of infants and toddlers is held weekly at a variety of community locations. Parent and Child Together meets for families with preschoolers. Also with centers at Ida Public Library and North Suburban District Library.
- 982 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-963-7323
- Fax: 815-963-7347
- E-Mail: read@theliteracycouncil.org
- Office Hours: M-Th 8am-4pm
Learning Center Hours: M-Th 8am-7pm.
- 982 North Main Street
- ● Libraries ●
- Rockford Public Library
- Offers a vast collection of books, books on tape, magazines, CDs, DVDs, videos, and software. Over 20 public Internet and word processing computers are available to the public. Adult Services and Youth Services Departments host a wide-range of programs for kids, families, and adults including: book discussion groups, author visits, story times, workshops, musical entertainment, and other events. Youth specific programs include Storytimes and Summer Reading Club. Youth specific departments include Just for Kids and Young Adult Club. Hours: T-Th noon-8pm, F and Sa 10am-6pm.
- 215 N. Wyman Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-965-7606
- Fax: 815-965-0866
- 1238 S. Winnebago Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - 3112 N. Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103 - 6685 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108 - 3128 11th Street
Rockford, IL 61109 - 1988 Jefferson Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Hours: M-F 2-6pm
Montague Branch
Rockton Centre
East Branch
Rock River Branch
Lewis Lemon Branch - 215 N. Wyman Street
- Ida Public Library (Belvidere)
- Programs include Preschool Storytimes W 10am and 1pm, Th 10am only, "Early Start" Lapsit (Birth-3), and Summer Reading Program for preschool through sixth grade. New hours are M-F 10am-8pm and Sa 10am-5pm.
- 320 N. State Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-3838
- Fax: 815-544-8909
- 320 N. State Street
- Cherry Valley Public Library District
- Offers library services, computer access, mother-daughter/father-son book club, and other fun activities.
- 755 East State St., Cherry Valley, IL 61016
- Phone: 815-332-5161
- North Suburban Library District
- Offers preschool services, story hour, field trips, night camps for kids, and computer classes.
- 6340 N Second St.
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-623-6266
- 6340 N Second St.
- ● Learning Centers ●
- Rockford College Learning Center
- Offers testing of students with reading difficulties as well as small group and individual literacy tutoring. Tution fees required. Modest scholarship funds available.
- Starr Science Building
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-226-4087
- Fax: 815-394-3722
- Starr Science Building
- KinderCare Learning Centers
- Offers various programs to encourage child development and learning from ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Tutition required. Four Rockford Centers available.
- 4345 Maray Drive
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-226-9090
- 3890 Northridge Drive
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-877-7887
- 308 N. Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61107 - 815-398-2800
- 6473 East Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-636-2200
- 4345 Maray Drive
- Kumon Math and Reading Centers
- Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading enrichment program. Two Winnebago locations. Fees for service.
- 3055 N. Perryville Road
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-654-7373
- 1081 West Lane Road
Machesney Park, IL 61115 - Phone: 815-637-1888
- 3055 N. Perryville Road
- Huntington Learning Center
- One-on-one tutoring programs in a multitude of subject areas. Fee for services.
- 5301 East State Street, Suite 104
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-395-1010
- 5301 East State Street, Suite 104
- Sylvan Learning Center
- Offers a choice of quality tutoring programs to help students improve in multiple subject areas. Two Winnebago locations. Fee for service.
- 6785 Weaver Road, Suite 2C
Rockford, IL 61114 - Phone: 815-282-7979
- 5332 Williams Drive
Roscoe, IL 61073 - Phone: 815-623-9199
- 6785 Weaver Road, Suite 2C
- ● Health Literacy ●
- Crusader Community Health Education Services
- Health education services in both a classroom setting and one-to-one sessions in both English and Spanish.
- 1200 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-490-1600
- 1100 Broadway Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-490-1600
- 1050 Logan Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-0282
- 6115 North 2nd Street
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-490-1600
View Website - - 1200 West State Street
- ● Community Centers/Agencies with Tutoring/Literacy Services ●
- Blackhawk Learning Connection
- In Blackhawk Courts Housing Complex. Provides various programs including supervision, tutoring, nutrition, and child care for school-aged children.
- 421 Buckbee St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-8853
- 421 Buckbee St.
- Booker Washington Community Center
- Several programs for children from pre-school through high school.
- 524 Kent St
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-698- 8861
- 524 Kent St
- Boys&Girls Club of Rockford
- Provides several education/tutoring programs at various locations and with other agency partners.
- 1040 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-972-5973
- 1040 North Second Street
- Ken-Rock Community Center
- Provides afterschool programs with homework help and tutoring.
- 3218 11th St.
Rockford, IL 61109 - Phone: 815-398-8864
- 3218 11th St.
- La Voz Latina
- Provides various bilingual programs including parent/child literacy classes, English as a second language classes, and afterschool tutoring and mentor programs.
- 412 Market St.
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-965-5784
- 412 Market St.
- Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
- Tutoring and mentoring of children in K-8 in the Rockford Public School District.
- 321 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-969-8836
- 321 W. State St.
- Rock House Kids
- Afterschool program on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons (3:30 - 5 PM) during the school year with snack, tutoring, Good News Club, and basic life skills. Free.
- 1325 7th St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-5067
- 1325 7th St.
- Rockford Health Authority, Fairgrounds
- Afterschool tutoring for children and a computer lab.
- 1015 W. Jefferson
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-489-8690
- 1015 W. Jefferson
- Rockford Health Authority, Orton Keyes
- Afterschool program that offers home work help and computer assistance and access.
- 633 Ranger
Rockford, IL 61109 - Phone: 815-489-8640
- 633 Ranger
- Rockford Partners for Excellence
- Afterschool tutoring at West Middle School.
- 1900 N Rockton Ave.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-966-3200
- 1900 N Rockton Ave.
- Salvation Army - Winnebago County
- Offers a wide array of children's services including after school tutoring.
- P.O. Box 4159
Rockford, IL 61110 - Phone: 815-969-7408
- P.O. Box 4159
Behavior/ Counseling/ Addiction
- ● Crisis Mental Health Services ●
- Swedish American Hospital Center for Mental Health
- Inpatient program includes psychiatric units for adolescents. (See below for full details of services offered.)
- 24 Hour Crisis Line: 815-966-2273
or Toll Free: 800-932-1810 - 1401 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61104
- 24 Hour Crisis Line: 815-966-2273
- Remedies Crisis Line
- Assists persons who have problems with substance abuse or family violence. 24 hour crisis line available. (See below for full details of services offered.)
- 24 Hour Crisis Line: 815-962-6102
- Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling (RSAC) Crisis Line
- 24 hour crisis intervention for survivors of sexual abuse. (See below for full details of services offered.)
- 24 Hour Crisis Line: (815) 636-9811 or
Toll-free: (800) 564-8441
- 24 Hour Crisis Line: (815) 636-9811 or
- Rosecrance Crisis Line
- 24/7 hotline for mental health emergencies. (See 2 entries below for full details of services offered.)
- 24 Hour Crisis Line: 888-928-5278
- Youth Services Network, Inc. Crisis Line
- 24-hour on-call system for emergencies, such as youth who have run away from home, youth who are locked out by their parents, or youth who are homeless. Serves youth ages 0-21. Physical abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, truancy, and neglect are the areas of specialty. (See below for full details of services offered.)
- 24 Hour Crisis Line: 815-986-1953
- ● General Counseling Services ●
- Rosecrance Berry Campus (Formerly Janet Wattles Mildred Berry Center)
- Provides outpatient counseling and psychiatry services, including group counseling, family therapy, individual counseling. Ages 4-17 years old. Psychiatrists, counselors, case workers, and social workers on staff. Accepts Medicaid and some private insurance. Fees depend on type of insurance. M,F 8am-6pm, T-Th 8am-8pm.
- 8616 Northern Avenue
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-332-8003
- 8616 Northern Avenue
- Youth Services Network, Inc
- Serves youth ages 0-21. YSN addresses mental health and trauma issues by providing counseling, intensive case management, mentoring, tutoring, transportation, and recreation in order to reduce the impact of abuse and life stressors on children and families. YSN also promotes cooperation among social service agencies by providing wrap-around services to children in Winnebago and Boone counties. 24-hour on-call system for emergencies, such as youth who have run away from home, youth who are locked out by their parents, or youth who are homeless. Physical abuse, sexual abuse, domestic violence, truancy, and neglect are the areas of specialty. Licensed social workers, licensed counselors, and licensed marriage&family therapists. No fee to clients. 8am-4:30pm daily, with varied evening hours.
- 3703 N. Main Street
Rockford, Illinois 61103 - Phone: 815-986-1947
- Crisis line: 815-986-1953
- Fax 815-986-1954
- 3703 N. Main Street
- Family Counseling Services
- Licensed therapists and social workers provide individual counseling, couples, group, and family counseling to children and adults starting at age 4. Counseling Services: Parent-child conflicts,truancy, behavior problems, academic issues, social isolation; re-marriage&“blended” families' difficulties; also grief, depression,&anxiety. Accepts most insurance, provide sliding fee scale to Medicaid patients (Medicaid does not cover services). M 8:30am–5pm; T&W 8:30am–9pm; Th 8:30am–8:30pm; F 8:30am–1pm.
- 210 North Longwood Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-962-5585
- 210 North Longwood Street
- Swedish American Hospital Center for Mental Health
- Behavioral Health Resources is a full-service outpatient program. Staff psychiatrists provide diagnostic evaluation and medication management for children and adolescents. Licensed counselors and licensed social workers provide individual, family, and group therapies. Partial hospitalization and inpatient programs include psychiatric units for adolescents. Outpatient program open 8am-7pm M-Th, 8am-5pm F. Inpatient&partial hospitalization program accept Medicaid, outpatient program does not. 30% discount for people who do not have mental health insurance coverage.
- 1401 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-489-4123
- 24 Hour Crisis Line: 815-966-2273
or Toll Free: 800-932-1810
- 1401 East State Street
- University Of Illinois College Of Medicine At Rockford: Psychiatric Service
- Licensed social workers, licensed counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists provide diagnosis and/or therapy for children as young as 2 and families. Treatment for: Autism spectrum, developmental disorders, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, depression/anxiety, trauma, and school related issues. Also offered: clinical hypnosis, diagnostic evaluation, pharmacotherapy. Collaborates with The Autism Program, a division of Easter Seals. Open by appointment-some evening and Saturday hours. Psychiatrists accept Medicaid and most insurance. Social workers and counselors do not take Medicaid, but offer discounts for Medicaid clients and uninsured.
- 1601 Parkview Avenue
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-395-5870
- 1601 Parkview Avenue
- ● Counselor Referral Websites ●
- Use these websites to find local private practice professional counselors and therapists. Most of these counselors cannot bill Medicaid, but most do take private insurance.
- Find Counselors
- View website
- Therapist Locator
- View website
- Find Therapists
- View website
- ● Specialty Counseling Services ●
- Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center
- Professional counselors and social workers provide individual/family grief counseling for children and teens, children and teen support groups. There is also a children and teen summer camp. Grief Center services are provided on a sliding fee scale. Various hours available by appointment.
- 4215 Newburg Road
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-398-0500
- 4215 Newburg Road
- Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling (RSAC)
- Services: 24 hour crisis intervention, hotline, volunteer medical advocacy, counseling provided by professional counselors, legal advocacy&prevention education programs. Free individual, family, and group counseling for sexual assault survivors&significant others ages 3+. M-F 8:30-4:30pm; evenings by appt.
- 4990 E State St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: (815)636-9811
- 860 Biester Dr., Suite 101
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: (815)544-6821
- 24 hour line: (815) 636-9811 or
Toll-free: (800) 564-8441
Boone County:
- 4990 E State St.
- Spectrum of Rockford LGBTQ
- Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist provides supportive services to local teens who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and their allies. Individual, group, and family therapy. Center also provides social activities. $165/hour, accepts most insurance. Cannot accept Medicaid, however offers lower fees , $75/hour to clients who pay cash for counseling; LGBT teen drop-in group is free. Most social events are in the evenings, counseling hours M-TH 12pm-9pm.
- 7120 Windsor Lake Parkway, Suite 202
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-639-0312
- 7120 Windsor Lake Parkway, Suite 202
- ● School Based Mental Health Services ●
- Please see the "Education" category for contact information of your local school district. Must be a student of particular district to access available services.
- ● Parenting/Pregnancy Counseling Services ●
- Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois
- Adoption services, foster care, free child&family counseling, pregnancy and early parent counseling, parent support, MotherHouse Crisis Nursery for ages 0-6, youth services. Most services are free to Medicaid-eligible children. M-F 8:45am-5pm.
- 910 Second Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-1043
- 910 Second Avenue
- Catholic Charities
- Provides professional counseling and casework services for individuals and families experiencing social, emotional and interpersonal problems. Also runs a crisis pregnancy hotline. Offers a professional counseling program to children in Catholic grade schools, and parenting programs.
- 102 South Madison Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-966-5300
- 554 South Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-5434
- 102 South Madison Street
- Lutheran Social Services
- Provides counseling and supportive services for birth parents seeking assistance related to pregnancy or parenthood, often regarding the decision to parent or make adoption plans. Counseling for children and parents who are involved in the foster care program. No fees for either counseling service. Master's level counselors&social workers. 8:30-5, M-F, other hours by appt.
- 321 W. State Street, Suite 5
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-969-8836
- 321 W. State Street, Suite 5
- ● Residential Services ●
- Streamwood Behavioral Health - Rock River Residential Center
- A residential facility which offers specialized treatment services for female adolescents, ages 10-21, who are experiencing significant emotional, social and/or behavioral difficulties. Offers long-term therapeutic environment for female adolescents with long-standing behavioral health problems with a balance of therapies and activities in a safe, structured setting. Each adolescent receives individual wrap-around care led by a psychiatrist and administered by a multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, social workers, teachers and mental health counselors to address all medical, psychiatric, social, and academic needs of the adolescent. All Rock River residents attend the Rock River Academy therapeutic day school or attend public schools within the community.
- Rockford, IL (Address of facility not disclosed)
- Rockford campus: 815-877-3440
Main office: 630-837-9000
Toll free: 800-272-7790
- ● Addiction Services ●
- Rosecrance
- Substance abuse treatment programs for adolescents age 13-18, with some exceptions for 12 and 19 year olds. Professional counselors, psychiatrist on staff for co-occuring disorders, recreational therapy, teachers provide academic lessons during week. Fees-accepts Medicaid and most insurance. $685/day charge for in-patient program. In-patient program lasts 3.5-5.5 weeks, outpatient fees vary. M-F 8:00-8:00, Sa-Su 8:00-4:30.
- Griffin Williamson Campus
- 1601 University Drive
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-391-1000
- Toll Free: 888-9-AT-LAST/888-928-5278
- Remedies
- Assists persons who have problems with substance abuse or family violence. Substance abuse services include: screening, assessment, treatment, and aftercare for substance abusers both adults and adolescents. Individual, couple, family, and group counseling available. Also offers medical and psychological services; prevention education and training; intervention guidance; on-site urinalysis processing; Alcoholics&Narcotics Anonymous; relapse prevention counseling; and methadone&suboxone treatment. Free or sliding fee schedule services, Medicaid eligible. Nurses, physicians, and certified addictions counselors. M-Th 8am-5pm, F 8am-1pm, other hours by appointment.
- 319 S. Church Street
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-962-0871
- 2028 N. State Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-4502
- Crisis line: 815-962-6102
- 319 S. Church Street
- Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC)
- Juvenile Justice Services - TASC works with youth in the juvenile justice system who may be abusing drugs or alcohol. TASC juvenile justice services are specifically tailored to young people and their unique needs. Family members or guardians are involved to help identify additional services that may be necessary to provide support during the recovery process and to prevent relapse.
- 119 N. Church Street, Suite 202
Rockford, IL 61101 - (815) 965-1106
- 119 N. Church Street, Suite 202
- Winnebago County Health Department
- Adolescent and School-Health services work with youth in the community who are at risk of school dropout or have demonstrated risky behavior related to alcohol, other drugs, or violence. Services include education, support, and information to teens to reach life goals, delay subsequent pregnancies, and increase awareness of the effects of underage alcohol and other abused substances. Service areas include teen parent services, alcohol and drug prevention, and violence prevention.
- 401 Division Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - 555 North Court Street
Rockford, Illinois 61103 - Phone: 815-720-4000
- 401 Division Street
- ● Mental Health Family Support ●
- National Alliance on Mental Illness - Northern Illinois Office
- A grass-roots self-help, non-profit organization of the Northern Illinois region. Affiliated with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and NAMI Illinois. Dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with severe mental illness and their families through education, support, and advocacy. Membership provides: support and small groups to share ideas and concerns for those whose friends and family members have brain disorders; newletters with important local and national information; and monthly programs featuring mental health related topics. Free education classes include: Family-to-Family; Peer to Peer; In Our Own Voice; and Visions for Tomorrow. Annual Membership: $30 (individual); $40 (all household family members); and $5 open door membership for those whose funds are limited at the present time.
- Mildred Berry Center
- 8616 Northern Avenue
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: (815)963-2470
Crisis Line: (815)985-6495
Parenting/Foster Care/Adoption
- ● Parenting ●
- 3R's Learing Materials Center
- Screening site bi-monthly for Early Childhood #205 resources and materials for children birth through grade 12
- 320 N. Alpine Rd. Suite 300
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-398-1600
- 320 N. Alpine Rd. Suite 300
- Access Services of Northern IL/Child&Family Connections
- The early intervention services system provides developmental screenings and evaluations to children under 3 years of age. Children who may be eligible for early intervention services have one or more of the following conditions: physical, intellectual, emotional or speech delays, or diagnosed disabilities.
- 1752 Windsor Rd. Suite 102
Loves Park IL, 61111 - Phone: 815-654-6170
- Fax 815-654-6197
- 1752 Windsor Rd. Suite 102
- Blackhawk Learning Connection
- Provides quality early childhood education and kindergarten readiness.
- 421 Buckbee Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-8853
- 421 Buckbee Street
- Burpee Museum of Natural History
- Provides museum tours and programs for pre-k and kindergarten classes/groups. Classes for pre-K and family programs.
- 737 N. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-965-3433
- 737 N. Main Street
- Camelot Community Care
- Foster Care Services at three levels of intensity with accompanying Case Management and Intensive In-Home Counseling. Camelot programs also include Adoption Services, Crisis Intervention, and service referral/coordination.
- 5301 E. State St, Suite 208
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-484-9180
- 5301 E. State St, Suite 208
- Catholic Charities, Diocese of Rockford
- Counseling Services, Crisis Pregnancy Program, Foster Care, Parenting Education, School Counseling, Bilingual Outreach Serices, Outreach and Emergency Serivces.
- 102 S. Madison St.
Rockford IL 61104 - Phone: 815-965-0623
- 554 S. Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61032 - Phone: 815-544-5434
- 102 S. Madison St.
- Child and Family Connections
- Entry point for children birth - 3. Provides early intervention services for delays in development.
- 1752 Windsor Road, Suite 102
Loves Park, IL 61132 - Phone: 815-654-6197
- 1752 Windsor Road, Suite 102
- Children's Home + Aid
- Offers various services such as Adoption Services, Child&Family Counseling, Early Childhood Care&Education, Foster Care, Intact Family Services, Parent Support, Residential Services, and Youth Services
- 910 2nd Ave.
Rockford IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-1043
- 910 2nd Ave.
- Circles of Learning
- Provides childcare services for children 6 weeks through 5th grade; enhanced pre-school services thru Head Start and Rockford Public School Early Childhood Collaborations. Early Head Start Program for children ages birth - 3 years old. Before and after school services.
- 5711 Wansford Way
Rockford, IL 61109 - Phone: 815-636-3820
- 5711 Wansford Way
- City of Rockford Human Services Department - Head Start
- Provides services to children ages birth to three years old and pregnant women. Program options include: (1) Center-based pre-school, part day and full day; (2) Child care through local partners; (3)Home-based services. Eligibility for Head Start services is based on family income. The program strives to maximize a child’s strengths and provide a rich environment by providing each child a variety of successful experiences. Family support services, information and referrals assist parents and caretakers in their efforts to meet the basic needs of all family members.
- 612 North Church Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-987-5480
- 612 North Church Street
- Department of Child and Family Services
- The Department of Children and Family Services is best known for its child protection services. The goal of the Department's child protection program is outlined in the state's Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act: "The Department of Children and Family Services shall, upon receiving reports made under this Act, protect the best interest of the child, offer protective services in order to prevent any further harm to the child and to other children in the family, stabilize the home environment and preserve family life whenever possible.
Illinois Hotline: 1-800-25-ABUSE/1-800-252-2873.- Rockford Office:
- 200 South Wyman St. #201
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone:(815)987-7650
- Satellite Office:
- 107 N. Third Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: (815)967-3731
- Discovery Center Museum
- Special exhibit areas for children 6 years of age and younger. Outreach programs, classes and camps for children 6 and younger.
- 711 N. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-963-6769
http://www.discoverycentermuseum.org/ - - 711 N. Main Street
- Easter Seals - Family Support Services
- Family Support Services provides a variety of information and support services to help families of children with disabilities. Assistance from staff is unique to each family and is based on the family’s needs and priorities for their child. Services may include parent support groups including Northwest IL Autism Support Group, Ogle County Autism Support Group, Down syndrome Support Group, and Family Support Information Group, as well as parent trainings, consultation, and technical assistance. Services can be provided in the family’s home or another location convenient for the family.
- 650 N. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-965-6745
- 650 N. Main Street
- Easter Seals - Prevention Initiative
- Through a partnership with Rockford Public Schools District 205 this program supports the development of infants and children from birth to age three years by focusing on the child and family through home visitation and parent group services. The home visits provide continuous support to the family and children to foster independence, improve parenting skills and increase families awareness of other services available in order to lead healthy and productive lives.
- 650 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-965-6745
- 650 North Main Street
- Family Counseling Services of Northern Illinois
- Provides individual, couples, parent/child&family counseling.
- 210 N. Longwood St.
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-962-5585
- 210 N. Longwood St.
- The Literacy Council
- Provides Parent and Child Together (PACT) sessions at Circles of Learning and Early Head Start.
- 982 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-963-7323
- 982 N. Main St.
- First Step Learning, Inc
- Provides childcare for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years.
- 620 Logan Ave-Side
Belvidere,IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-0404
- 620 Logan Ave-Side
- Ken-Rock Community Center
- Provides after school programs for youth ages 5-12: recreational programs, social services opportunities, senior services and classes.
- 3218 11th St.
Rockford, IL 61109 - Phone: 815-398-8864
- 3218 11th St.
- La Voz Latina
- Provides bilingual programs an services including adult education, job placement, youth programs, scholarships, community development, parenting, orientation/advocacy for immigrants, and medical and legal translation.
- 412 Market St.
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-965-5784
- 412 Market St.
- Lutheran Social Services
- Provides services which include: adoption, pregnancy, foster care crisis intervention, youth programs, and counseling.
- 321 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-969-8836
- 321 W. State St.
- Lydia Home Association- Rockford
- Lydia Home Association offers "Safe Families for Children" which assists families during times of crisis such as unemployment, eviction or homelessness, family medical crisis, pregnant teens, post partum depression, etc., preventing the need for children to be placed in foster care by offering temporary placement.
- 2323 South Sixth St., Suite 2
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-966-0039
- Fax: 815-965-3721
- 2323 South Sixth St., Suite 2
- M.A.Y.A.'S House (Shelter Care Ministries)
- A day-time, drop-in shelter for homeless children. Provides parents a safe structured, educational environment for their children while allowing them to look for a job or obtain the training or education they need.
- 412 N. Church St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-964-5520
- 412 N. Church St.
- MELD Young Moms and Dads Parenting Support Groups
- MELD provides programs for young mothers, young fathers and their children through our MELD Moms and Dads parenting and support groups. Families come together to discuss parenting issues and to share ideas with each other. The groups meet weekly at local churches and in local high schools. Volunteers provide childcare and healthy snacks to ensure that these families are able to take advantage of our services.
- 3703 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-633-6353
- 3703 N. Main St.
- Mother House Crisis Nursery (Chidren's Home + Aid)
- Offers parenting resources, support information, and 24 hour hotline.
- 1603 South 4th Street
Rockford IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-4858 (general phone and 24 hour hotline)
- 1603 South 4th Street
- Rockford Area Pregnancy Care Center
- Faith-based pregnancy related support services, as well as parenting information
- 4921 E. State St.
Rockford IL 61108 - Phone: 815-398-5444
- 611 W. State St.
Rockford IL 61102 - Phone: 815-997-1200
- 4921 E. State St.
- Rockford Day Nursery Early Learning Center
- Provides quality care and education for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years.
- 2323 S. 6th St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-0834
- 2323 S. 6th St.
- Rosecrance Berry Campus (Formerly Janet Wattles Mildred Berry Center)
- Provides comprehensive outpatient counseling and psychiatry services, including group counseling, family therapy, individual counseling. Psychiatrists, counselors, case workers, and social workers on staff. Accepts Medicaid and some private insurance. Fees depend on type of insurance. M,F 8am-6pm, T-Th 8am-8pm.
- 8616 Northern Avenue
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-332-8003
- 8616 Northern Avenue
- Stepping Stones
- Provides preschool, childcare, before/after school summer camp.
- 11364 2nd St.
Roscoe, IL 61073 - Phone: 815-623-7282
- 11364 2nd St.
- Strengthening Families Illinois (via Rockford YWCA)
- Statewide program locally delivered by YWCA. Provides programs to keep families strong and children safe through building: 1. parental resilience; 2. social connections; 3. knowledge of parenting and child development; 4. concrete support in times of need; 5. social and emotional competence of children; and 6. healthy parent-child relationships.
- 4990 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-484-9442 ext 222
Toll free 888-225-7072 - Fax: 815-484-9456
- YWCA website: www.ywca.org/rockford
- 4990 East State Street
- Winnebago County Health Department
- Provides support, education, assessments and referrals for pregnant women and families with infants up to age two. Special programs are available for high risk pregnancies and high risk infants. Home safety assessments, car seat information, developmental and prenatal depression screenings are provided.
- 401 Division St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - 555 N. Court St.
Rockford IL 61103 - Phone: 815-963-7323
- 401 Division St.
- YMCA in Belvidere
- Offers before school adventure club and afterschool adventure club including homework completion, team building, swimming, team sports, and arts and crafts. Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available. Call for more information.
- 220 W Locust St.
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-5307
- 220 W Locust St.
- YMCA of Rock River Valley
- ID Penbrook&Northeast Branch - provides swimming lessons, preschool gymnastics, preschool sports, babysitting services for parents using facilities, and non-physical preschool programs. Camp Winnebago - provides kinder camp (summer). Community Outreach Branch - provides pre-K (school year 1/2 day). Camp Ity Biddy (summer 1/2 or all day). Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available.
- 200 Y Blvd.
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-987-2252
- 200 Y Blvd.
- YMCA- Stateline Family - Rockton/Roscoe
- Offers afterschool Care for grades K-5 and various recreational programs. Multiple other programs available for children and families. Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available. Call for more information.
- 9901 Main Street
Roscoe, IL 61073 - Phone: 815-623-5858
- 9901 Main Street
- YWCA Childcare Solutions
- Houses Childcare Solutions, a website that provides child care referrals and consumer education to parents, offers training opportunities and technical assistance to child care providers, including mailing, research, QRS visits and consultation/observational visits with infants and toddlers ages 0-3, works to develop new child care options and assist employers in meeting their employees’ child care needs. Provides other programs for women and children as well.
- 4990 E. State St.
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-484-9442
- 4990 E. State St.
- Youth Services Network
- Develop, encourage and coordinate services and activities that improve the physical, psychological and social well-being of youth in Winnebago and Boone Counties. YSN works to help resolve trauma, reduce crisis and stabilze youth in their community, so they can grow into happy, healthy and successful adults. Provides services to youth ages 1-21 and their families. Address issues involving emotional or mental concerns and youth who are pregnant or parenting, runaway or homeless.
- 3703 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-968-1947
- 3703 N. Main St.
- ● Foster Care/Adoption Services ●
- Catholic Charities, Diocese of Rockford
- Counseling Services, Crisis Pregnancy Program, Foster Care, Parenting Education, School Counseling, Bilingual Outreach Serices, Outreach and Emergency Serivces
- 102 S. Madison St.
Rockford IL 61104 - Phone: 815-965-0623
- 554 S. Main Street
Belvidere, IL 61032 - Phone: 815-544-5434
- 102 S. Madison St.
- Children's Home + Aid
- Offers various services such as Adoption Services, Child&Family Counseling, Early Childhood Care&Education, Foster Care, Intact Family Services, Parent Support, Residential Services, and Youth Services
- 910 2nd Ave.
Rockford IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-1043
- 910 2nd Ave.
- Evangelical Child&Family Agency
- Foster care services.
- 5301 E. State St, Suite 124
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-229-3255
- Fax: 815-229-3256
- 5301 E. State St, Suite 124
- Illinois MENTOR Children's Services
- Illinois MENTOR's Rockford office provides community-based services to children and adolescents with behavioral or emotional challenges and children with complex medical needs in the Northern Illinois counties. Services include: Therapeutic Foster Care, Medically Fragile Foster Care, Family Preservation/ Reunification, Wraparound Service, and Adoption Services
- 6701 Clinton Drive
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: "815-282-6153
- Fax: 815-282-7160
- 6701 Clinton Drive
- Lutheran Social Services
- Provides services which include: adoption, pregnancy, foster care crisis intervention, youth programs, and counseling.
- 321 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-969-8836
- 321 W. State St.
- Our Children's Homestead
- Foster care services
- 483 N. Mulford Road, Suite 8
Rockford IL 61107 - Phone: 815-316-7626
- Fax: 815-316-7652
- 483 N. Mulford Road, Suite 8
Physical Health Resources
- ● Hospitals ●
- OSF St. Anthony Hospital
- 5666 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-226-2000
- 5666 East State Street
- Rockford Memorial Hospital
- 2400 North Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-971-5000
- Children's Medical Center: 815-971-2000
- 2400 North Rockton Avenue
- Swedish American Hospital
- Most pediatric services via Rockford location.
- Rockford
- 1401 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-968-4400
- Belvidere
- 1625 South State Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-5441
- ● Regional Pediatric Specialty Centers ●
- Children's Memorial Hospital
- 2300 North Childrens Plaza
Chicago, IL 60614 - Phone: 773-880-4000
- 2300 North Childrens Plaza
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- 1801 West Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60612 - Phone:312-996-7417
- 1801 West Taylor Street
- University of Wisconsin at Madison
- 600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792 - Phone: 608-263-6400
Toll Free 800-323-3942
- 600 Highland Avenue
- ● Underserved Primary Care Clinics/Services●
- Crusader Community Health
- Crusader Community Health is a community-based, not-for-profit community health center. Our mission is to serve the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need. In addition to general pediatric care, we provide adult primary care, women's health, dental, optical, pharmacy, HIV, homeless, and health education services.
WEST STATE: M and Th 8:30am-8pm; T, W, and F 8:30am-5 pm.- 1200 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-490-1600
BROADWAY: T and W 8:30am-8pm; M, Th, and F 8:30am-5pm; Sa 9am-noon.- 1100 Broadway Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-490-1600
BELVIDERE: M, T, Th, F 8:30am-5pm; W 8:30am-8pm.- 1050 Logan Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-0282
LOVES PARK: M and Th 8:30am-8pm; T, W, and F 8:30am-5 pm; Sa 9am-noon.- 6115 North 2nd Street
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-490-1600
http://www.crusaderhealth.org - - 1200 West State Street
- UIC Women's and Children's Health Center
- M-F 8am-5pm.
- 2780 McFarland Road
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-637-0000
- 2780 McFarland Road
- UIC Primary Care Clinics
- F.W. SHAPPERT University Primary Care Clinic at Belvidere: M 9am-8pm; T, Th, F 9am-5pm; and W and Sa 9am-noon.
- 2170 Pearl Street
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-5461
University Primary Care Clinic at MOUNT MORRIS: M, T, Th, and F 9am-5pm and W 9am-noon.- 405 Charles Avenue
Mt. Morris, IL 61054 - Phone: 815-734-6061
University Primary Care Clinic at ROCKTON: M, T, and F 9am-5pm; W and Sa 9am-noon; and Th 9am-8pm.- 1511 Blackhawk Blvd.
Rockton, IL 61072 - Phone: 815-624-2644 or 815-389-3936
- 2170 Pearl Street
- L.P. Johnson Family Health Center
- M-Th 9am-8pm and F 9am-5pm.
- 1221 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-972-1000
- 1221 East State Street
- The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
- The Care Mobile provides free basic medical and dental care to uninsured or underinsured children ages 0 to 18 who need care. Some of the services provided are immunizations, physicals, well-child exams, dental screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments and basic dental restorative work. Visits at select locations and times throughout the year. For more information about the Care Mobile,
- Call 815-971-5810
- ● Urgent Care Centers●
- Brookside Urgent Care Center (Swedish American)
- M-Su 7am-8pm; Holidays 10am-4pm. No appointments required.
- 1215 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-391-7800
- 1215 North Alpine Road
- OSF PromptCare
- OSF Center for Health - ROCK CUT
- 9951 Rock Cut Crossing
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 639-8500
- 4423 Manchester Drive
Rockford, IL 61109 - Phone: (815) 394-1391
- 9951 Rock Cut Crossing
- RMH Convenient Care
- M-F 5-9pm; Sa and Su 12pm-8pm.
- 3401 N. Perryville Road
Rockford, IL - Phone: (815) 971-2000
- 2300 N. Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL - Phone: (815) 971-2000
- 5000 Prairie Rose Drive
Roscoe, IL - Phone: (815) 971-2000
- 102 Landmark Drive
Winnebago, IL - Phone: (815) 335-1016
- 3401 N. Perryville Road
- Physicians Immediate Care
- (Does Not Accept Public Aid)
BELVIDERE: M-F 7:30am-8pm; Sa 7:30am-4pm; Su 7:30am-4pm.- 1663 Belvidere Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: (815) 544-0040
- 1000 East Riverside Blvd
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: (815) 633-4300
- 11475 N. 2nd Street
Machesney Park, IL 61115 - Phone: (815) 654-8000
- 6595 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: (815) 226-1300
- 3475 South Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61109 - Phone: (815) 874-8000
- 4350 Morsay Drive
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: (815) 395-1100
- 1663 Belvidere Rd
- ● Health Departments●
- Winnebago County Health Department
- DIVISION STREET: Main Office
- 401 Division Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: (815) 720-4000
- 555 North Court Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: (815) 720-4000
- 330 15th Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: (815) 972-7200
- 401 Division Street
- Boone County Health Department
- Childhood Immunizations: Walk-in every W 1-4pm (Cost $15 each immunization). Services will not be denied for inability to pay. Public Aid billed. Annual School Physicals held July and August each year for students entering preschool, kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade (call 815-544-9730). M-F 8am-4:30pm.
- 1204 Logan Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-2951
- 1204 Logan Avenue
- ● Specialized Physical Health Service Agencies●
- Northern Illinois Diabetes Coalition
- Local clearinghouse for information about diabetes mellitus educational programs, workshops, health fairs, screenings, nutrition, treatment advances, and research.
- 1601 Parkview Avenue
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone:(815) 395-5727
- 1601 Parkview Avenue
- ● Underserved Dental Services●
- Crusader Community Health Dental Services
- WEST STATE: M-F 8:30am-5pm; Th 5-7pm by appointment only.
- 1200 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-490-1600
- 1100 Broadway Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-490-1600
- 1050 Logan Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-0282
http://www.crusaderhealth.org - 1200 West State Street
- Milestone, Inc Dental Clinic
- Milestone Dental Clinic is available to any children and adults with a diagnosis of developmental disability. Open M-Th 8am-6pm.
- 275 North Phelps
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-484-8678
- 275 North Phelps
- ● Underserved Vision/Hearing Services ●
- Center for Sight and Hearing
- Offers evaluation and treatment of vision and hearing impairments for children and adults. Also offers communication assistive technology, interpretting services, instruction in Braille and sign language, and vocational assistance. Routine eye exams offered for children with special needs. Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted. Audiology Clinic open M-F 8am-4:30pm. Vision Clinic open M-Th 9am-4:30pm. Emergency interpretting services available 24/7.
- 8038 MacIntosh Lane (street)
P.O. Box 5944 (mailing)
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-332-6800, TTY: 815-332-6820
- Emergency interpretting: 815-966-2058
- Fax: 815-332-6810
- 8038 MacIntosh Lane (street)
- Crusader Community Health Optometry Services
- WEST STATE: M-F 9am-5pm.
- 1200 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-490-1600
- 1200 West State Street
- Shopko and Walmart Optometry Services
- Accept Medicaid.
- ● Therapy Services ●
- Swedish American Pediatric Therapy Services
- Provides pediatric physical; occupational; aquatic; speech&language; and oral motor/feeding therapies. Medicaid accepted. Need referral from primary care physician. Open M-Th 8-5, F 8-12.
- 209 9th Street, Ste. 302
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-489-4470
View website - - 209 9th Street, Ste. 302
- Rockford Memorial Hospital Department of Child Development and Behavior
- Provides services to children with developmental and behavioral challenges including: medical diagnostic; NICU follow-up (RMH NICU graduates only); child psychology; and pediatric physical, occupational, developmental, speech, and aquatic therapy services. Medicaid accepted. Need referral from primary care physician. Not taking new patients for child psychology at this time. M-F 8-4:30.
- 2400 North Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-971-4920 (child development services)
815-971-5022 (therapy services)
- 2400 North Rockton Avenue
- Rebound Therapy
- Provides pediatric services including: physical therapy; occupational therapy; speech&language therapy; sensory integration; auditory training; custom orthotics; aquatic therapy; and group therapy programs. Medicaid and private insurance accepted. Early Intervention home-based services offered. M-F 7:30-5.
- 3616 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-877-5932
- Fax: 815-877-6302
- 3616 North Main Street
Pregnancy Resources and Infants
- Catholic Charities of Rockford
- Counseling Services, Crisis Pregnancy Program, Foster Care, Parenting Education, School Counseling, Bilingual Outreach Serices, Outreach and Emergency Serivces
- 102 S. Madison St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-965-0623
- 102 S. Madison St.
- Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois
- Pregnancy counseling and adoption servicesfor women and families with uplanned preganancies
- 910 Second Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-1272
- 910 Second Street
- City of Rockford Human Services Department - Head Start
- Provides services to children ages birth to three years old and pregnant women. Program options include: (1) Center-based pre-school, part day and full day; (2) Child care through local partners; (3) Home-based services. Eligibility for Head Start services is based on family income. The program strives to maximize a child’s strengths and provide a rich environment by providing each child a variety of successful experiences. Family support services, information and referrals assist parents and caretakers in their efforts to meet the basic needs of all family members.
- 612 North Church Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-987-5480
- 612 North Church Street
- Easter Seals - Teen Family Support Program
- The Teen Family Support program serves English speaking first-time pregnant and parenting mothers who reside in Winnebago County. Teen mothers must be 19 years of age or younger and pregnant or parenting a baby under 2 weeks old at the time of referral. Services provided include; home visitation, doula support, prenatal group, parenting group, and infant mental health counseling services. Our services promote healthy and stable families through the development of strong parent/child relationships and increased parenting skills.
- 650 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-965-6745
- 650 North Main Street
- Lydia Home Association- Rockford
- Lydia Home Association offers "Safe Families for Children" which assists families during times of crisis such as unemployment, eviction or homelessness, family medical crisis, pregnant teens, post partum depression, etc., preventing the need for children to be placed in foster care by offering temporary placement.
- 2323 South Sixth St., Suite 2
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-966-0039
- Fax: 815-965-3721
- 2323 South Sixth St., Suite 2
- MELD Young Moms and Dads Parenting Support Groups
- MELD provides programs for young mothers, young fathers and their children through our MELD Moms and Dads parenting and support groups. Families come together to discuss parenting issues and to share ideas with each other. The groups meet weekly at local churches and in local high schools. Volunteers provide childcare and healthy snacks to ensure that these families are able to take advantage of our services.
- 3703 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-633-6353
- 3703 N. Main St.
- Mildred Berry Center
- Provides comprehensive outpatient mental health services to youth/families
- 8616 Northern Av.
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-332-8003
- 8616 Northern Av.
- Mother House Crisis Nursery
- Provides short-term crisis childcare for children birth through age 6. Provides situational crisis counseling, parent education classes, support groups and parent/child interaction groups. Conduct follow-up calls and home visits to help stabilize family. Referral and linkage to commuinty resources. Open 24 hours/day - 7 days/week
- 1603 S. 4th St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-962-4858
- 1603 S. 4th St.
- Rockford Area Pregnancy Care Center
- Faith-based pregnancy related support services, as well as parenting information
- 4921 E. State St.
Rockford IL 61108 - Phone: 815-398-5444
- 611 W. State St.
Rockford IL 61102 - Phone: 815-997-1200
- 4921 E. State St.
- ● Clinics Providing Pregnancy Care for Underserved ●
- Crusader Community Health
- Crusader Community Health is a community-based, not-for-profit community health center. Our mission is to serve the Rock River Valley area with quality primary health care for all people in need. Low cost women's health services available, including prenatal and pregnancy care.
WEST STATE: M and Th 8:30am-8pm; T, W, and F 8:30am-5 pm.- 1200 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-490-1600
BROADWAY: T and W 8:30am-8pm; M, Th, and F 8:30am-5pm; Sa 9am-noon.- 1100 Broadway Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-490-1600
BELVIDERE: M, T, Th, F 8:30am-5pm; W 8:30am-8pm.- 1050 Logan Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-0282
LOVES PARK: M and Th 8:30am-8pm; T, W, and F 8:30am-5 pm; Sa 9am-noon.- 6115 North 2nd Street
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-490-1600
View Website - - 1200 West State Street
- UIC Women's and Children's Health Center
- M-F 8am-5pm.
- 2780 McFarland Road
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-637-0000
- 2780 McFarland Road
- L.P. Johnson Family Health Center
- M-Th 9am-8pm and F 9am-5pm.
- 1221 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-972-1000
- 1221 East State Street
Safety Resources
- American Red Cross - Rock River Chapter
- The Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Disaster preparedness, education and relief, communication to military families, year-round homeless shelter, OSHA approved First Aid and DPR instruction, AIDS education and water safety.
- 727 N Church St
Rockford, Illinois 61103 - Phone: 815-963-8471
- Fax: 815-963-0407
- 727 N Church St
- Boone County Health Department
- Boone County Health Department offers a variety of services that would help aid in the safety of children.
- 1204 Logan Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-2951
- 1204 Logan Avenue
- Winnebago County Health Department
- Winnebago County Health Department offers a variety of services that would help aid in the safety of children (e.g., lead screening). WCHD also offers information on emergency preparedness for Winnebago County.
- 220 S Madison St.
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-720-4343
- 220 S Madison St.
- FEMA - Ready
- Ready is a national public service advertising campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. http://www.ready.gov
- Illinois Poison Center
- The Illinois Poison Center serves all of Illinois 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Staffed by nurses, physicians, pharmacists and other poison specialists, the IPC offers FREE, confidential poison prevention advice and treatment recommendations via a toll-free hot line.
- Phone: 1-800-222-1222
- Illinois Sex Offender Registry
- The Illinois State Police provides an online listing of sex offenders required to register in the State of Illinois. The database is updated daily and allows searching by name, city, county, zip code, compliance status, or any combination thereof.
http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/ - Ready Illinois
- Information and resources to help Illinois prepare and/or plan for emergencies. http://www.ready.illinois.gov/
- Auto Safety Websites
- Safe Kids USA
- Winnebago Co
Safe Kids USA brings injury prevention directly to kids and their families by:
-Teaching families about child injury risks and prevention;
-Encouraging and conducting research on leading injury risks;
-Evaluating solutions for injury risks;
-Working to pass and improve child safety laws and regulations;
-Providing lifesaving devices such as child safety seats, helmets and smoke alarms to families who need them;
-Promoting corporate leadership in child safety through effective and sustainable partnerships.- 4120 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-489-6088
- 4120 Charles St
- The Injury Prevention Program
- TIPP is a national program of the American Academy of Pediatrics. This website provides age related safety sheets.
http://www.aap.org/family/tippmain.htm
Shelters
- ● Emergency Shelters ●
- Rockford Rescue Mission
- Rockford Rescue Mission is a non profit homeless shelter and recovery home for men, women and children. Shelter hours are 24 hours a day 365 days a year with three meals served daily. Case management, life skills and other coordinated services are available.
The Men's Crisis Center offers short-term housing for up to 130 homeless men- 715 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-965-5332
- Fax: 815-333-3333
The Women’s Crisis Center offers short-term housing for 48 women and children- 809 Cedar Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-986-0393
- Fax: 815-333-3333
- 715 West State Street
- Shelter Care Ministries - Emergency Housing
- Shelter Care Ministries' Emergency Housing Program serves homeless families with children. Housing is provided in one of Shelter Care's 12 emergency apartments for a maximum of 90 days. Case Managers work with families to develop weekly goals in employment, education, child services and housing to ensure transition into a more stable lifestyle. Requirements: Households must be headed by an adult at least 21 years of age. Children in the household must be younger than 18 or still attending school full-time.
- 412 N. Church Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-964-5520
- 412 N. Church Street
- Rockford MELD - Trinity House
- MELD at Trinity House provides emergency shelter for moms and their children for up to 120 days. While at the shelter, families are provided with life-skills, child development, parenting education and case management. Requirements: Homeless, pregnant and/or parenting women between the ages 18 - 21.
- 620 Kishwaukee Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-963-3369
- 620 Kishwaukee Street
- YSN/The Bridge
- Youth Services Network operates a DCFS licensed 24 hour homeless shelter for youth ages 14-18 who reside in Winnebago and Boone counties. Walk-in homeless youth are accepted as are youth referred by the schools, probation, and social service agencies. The goal of the shelter is to reunify youth with family members or to find safe, affordable housing if they are over 17 years of age. Shelter and transition services are provided for a maximum of 120 days. YSN hours: 8:00-4:30, 24 hour on call for emergencies.
- 3703 N. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-986-1947
- 3703 N. Main Street
- ● Temporary Shelters and Assistance Programs●
- Rockford MELD - Transitional Living Program
- MELD Transitional Living Program provides case management and housing to pregnant or parenting young women. Women are assisted with goals while provided with life skills and child development education. Requirements: Homeless pregnant and/or parenting women between the ages of 18 - 22. Fees: Residents in the program pay rent based on income.
- 620 Kishwaukee Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-963-3369
- 620 Kishwaukee Street
- Crusaders Community Health Rockford
- The Health Care for the Homeless Program was provides medical care for homeless individuals within the Rockford area. The program consists of physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, nurses and case managers committed to helping clients access medical services. Services are provided include substance abuse and mental health referrals, assistance with housing options, and entitlement services to our homeless population. Case Managers are available to provide assistance and in-depth case management to homeless individuals and families. Case Manager also assists clients in obtaining the needed verifications for the benefits and services offered by the above agencies. Referrals may be made to a variety of community service agencies including but not limited to: mental health services, substance abuse programs, entitlement services, public and private housing, educational opportunities, job opportunities, and veterans assistance.
- Woodward Campus
1200 West State Street
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-490-1680
- Woodward Campus
Special Needs/Autism
- ● Be An Advocate! ●
- The attached article includes some great tips on how to best advocate for your loved one with special needs.
View Advocate Article - - Access Services of Northern Illinois
- Provides individual service coordination for children with specific developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and intellectual disability, over the age of 3 years, but focusing on transition services for adolescents. No fees. M-F 8-4:30.
- 7399 Forest Hills Road
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-282-8824
- 7399 Forest Hills Road
- Child and Family Connections of Access Services of Northern Illinois
- Access point for Early Intervention services for children 3 years of age and under with suspected developmental delays. Home based evaluations and services. No fees.
- 1752 Windsor Road Suite 102, Box 16390
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-654-6170, Toll Free 800-921-0094
- Fax: 815-654-6197
- 1752 Windsor Road Suite 102, Box 16390
- Easter Seals
- Provides educational, community resource,&family support services for children with developmental delays. No fees. M-F 8:15-4:45. Individual programs include:
Easter Seals Autism Therapeutic School accepts students 3-21 years from NW Illinois with primary diagnosis of autism, cognitive delay, behavioral disorder, or emotional disorder, must be approved by school district of origin as part of individual education plan;
The Autism Program Service Center (see below);
Family Support Services provides a variety of information and support services to help families of children with disabilities. Assistance from staff is unique to each family and is based on the family’s needs and priorities for their child. Services may include parent support groups including Northwest IL Autism Support Group, Ogle County Autism Support Group, Down syndrome Support Group, and Family Support Information Group, as well as parent trainings, consultation, and technical assistance. Services can be provided in the family’s home or another location convenient for the family;
Prevention Initiative partnership with Rockford Public School District #205 that provides parent group services and home visitation to families to promote independence, parenting skills, and resource connections in order to foster the development of children from birth to 3 years (see Parenting Resources category for more details); and
Teen Family Support Program (see Pregnancy Resources and Infants category).- 650 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-965-6745
- 650 North Main Street
- The Autism Program Service Center- Rockford, a program of Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago
- Our program provides diagnostic, educational, and community resource and information for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorders. Screening and Diagnostic services carried out by diagnostic professionals including a psychiatrist, psychologist, occupational therapist, and speech therapist and a comprehensive team approach including use of the Autism Observation Diagnostic Scale. Our staff also provide clinical services including Family Focus Consultation, Social Skills Group, Family Consultation and Educator Consultation. These services are designed to support parents and providers to help understand ASD, wrapping the support around the care provider to help identify and meet the needs of the individual with ASD and the family. Our staff also provides training to first responders, early intervention providers, day care providers, parents, family members and educators. We also can adapt our training to meet the needs of the participants. Finally, our Autism Family and Community Resource Room is an inclusive, one-top, trusted resource with ASD information and services across the life span. No fees. Call for current waiting times. M-F 8:30-5. Weekend and evening appointment available by appointment.
- 1601 Parkview Avenue
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-395-5566
- 1601 Parkview Avenue
- GiGi's Playhouse- Rockford Down Syndrome Awareness Center
- Offers programs for children and adults, including their families, with Down Syndrome and other disabilities. Programs include literacy, crawlers, 0-2, walkers, hop-skip and jumpers, playhouse pals, kids club, open play, and parent orientation. Works to educate people about and empower people with Down Syndrome and other disabilities. Developmental therapists, OT, PT, speech therapy involved, but not in place of therapy services. No fees. M-F 10-2 and other select times.
- 8801 North 2nd Street, Suite 2
Machesney Park, IL 61115 - Phone: 815-654-7529
- 8801 North 2nd Street, Suite 2
- RAMP No Limits
- Provides multiple services to promote independent living for indviduals with a disability. Provides youth education and advocacy- including individual education plan (IEP) specialists, individual and systemic advocacy, peer support, community education, deaf services, information and referrals, equipment loaning, accessibility assessments, independent living skills training, community re-integration program, brain injury case management, and personal assistant services.
- 202 Market Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: (815)968-7467, TTY: (815)968-2401
- Fax: (815)968-7612
- 530 S State Street, Suite 103
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: (815)544-8404, TTY: (815)544-8404
- Fax: (815)544-1896
- 202 Market Street
- The Arc of Winnebago, Boone, and Ogle Counties
- Serves children, adults, and families with disabilities through service coordination, skills training, social activities, and advocacy. Provides home-based service facilitation if approved by Illinois DHSDD. New programs include behavioral modification and group and individual counseling for children and adults with special needs. Referrals may be required from Access Services of Northern Illinois to access certain services. No or sliding scale fees depending on programs. M-F 8:15-5.
- 1222 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-965-3455
- Fax: 815-965-3673
- 1222 East State Street
- Barbara Olson Center of Hope
- Provides a variety of vocational, employment, educational, social, and habilitative services for teens 16 years of age or older and adults with developmental disabilities living in Winnebago and Boone Counties and surrounding areas. Services include parent and auxillary groups, nursing services, transportation, school transition services, behavior management, social and recreational opportunities, and outreach and advocacy. Programs include Hope Industries, Workshop, Vocational Development, Education and Training Center with a variety of multiple training opportunities, Community Employment Services, Sensory Integration, Moments Remembered, and Volunteer Center.
- 3206 North Central Avenue
Rockford, IL 61101 - Phone: 815-964-9275, TDD: 815-964-9388
- Fax: 815-964-9607
- 3206 North Central Avenue
- University Psychiatric Services (UICOM at Rockford)
- Offers social groups for children and adolescents age 5-18 years of age with high functioning autism spectrum disorders. Additional services include individual psychotherapy, family therapy, medical psychiatric evaluation and treatment, and school/IEP consultation. Staff consists of licensed social workers, therapists/counselors, and child and adolescent psychiatrists. Insurance/payment required, however sliding scale fees may be arranged on an individual basis. Medicaid not accepted.
- 1601 Parkview Avenue
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-395-5870
- 1601 Parkview Avenue
- Illinois Crisis Prevention Network
- Trinity Services, Inc. and The Hope Institute for Children&Families are collaborating on a community based program called the Illinois Crisis Prevention Network. At the direction of the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Illinois Crisis Prevention Network consists of highly trained professionals with extensive experience in the social service community. The teams are made up of skilled clinicians who work with individuals with severe behaviors and are struggling to maintain in their current home or placement. These behaviors can be difficult for families or staff to work with, disrupt their environment and can take an emotional toll on everyone living or working there. Team members can provide strategies to reduce or eliminate these behaviors, training for staff or caregivers to cope and work effectively with the clients and help locate resources in the community. The ultimate goal is to move from crisis management to crisis prevention.
- Rockford Office:
1214 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61104 - Email: info@icpn.us
- Rockford Office:
- Office of Social Security&Disability Administration
- Rockford regional office to apply for disability benefits. M-F 9-4.
- 502 East Jefferson Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 877-628-6570
Toll Free: 800-772-1213
TTY: 815-987-4215
- 502 East Jefferson Street
- ● Physical Special Healthcare Needs ●
- Center for Sight and Hearing
- Offers evaluation and treatment of vision and hearing impairments for children and adults. Also offers communication assistive technology, interpretting services, instruction in Braille and sign language, and vocational assistance. Routine eye exams offered for children with special needs. Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted. Audiology Clinic open M-F 8-4:30. Vision Clinic open M-Th 9-4:30. Emergency interpretting services available 24/7.
- 8038 MacIntosh Lane (street)
P.O. Box 5944 (mailing)
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-332-6800, TTY: 815-332-6820
- Emergency interpretting service: 815-966-2058
- Fax: 815-332-6810
- 8038 MacIntosh Lane (street)
- Milestone, Inc. Dental Clinic
- Pediatric services include Milestone Dental Clinic and RocVale Children's Home. Milestone Dental Clinic is available to any children and adults with a diagnosis of developmental disability. Dental clinic open M-Th 8-6.
- 275 North Phelps (dental clinic)
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-484-8678
- 275 North Phelps (dental clinic)
- Tebala Shriners
- Local Shriners association providing screenings and connections to the Shriners Hospital of Chicago for children from birth-18 years of age with orthopedic, spinal cord injury, burn, and cleft lip/palate problems. No fees. M-F 10-4.
- 7910 Newburg Road
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-332-2010
- Fax: 815-332-5923
- 7910 Newburg Road
- UIC-Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC)
- DSCC can help families arrange, coordinate and pay for a child's specialized medical treatment when the child has an eligible medical condition and certain financial criteria are met. Any Illinois child from birth to age 21 may qualify for no-cost diagnostic services. Telemedicine consultations with UIC ear, nose, and throat physician available on specific clinic days. Call for more information. A child must have, or be suspected of having a treatable chronic condition in one of the following categories to be medically eligible for services: Orthopedic; Heart Defects; Hearing Loss; Neurological; Craniofacial or Cleft Palate Defects; Hemophilia; Cystic Fibrosis; Certain Metabolic Conditions; Eye Impairments; and Urinary System Impairments. No fees. M-F 8-4:30.
- 4302 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-987-7571
Toll Free 800-651-9319 - Fax: 815-987-7891
- 4302 North Main Street
- ● Therapy Services ●
- Swedish American Pediatric Therapy Services
- Provides pediatric physical; occupational; aquatic; speech&language; and oral motor/feeding therapies. Medicaid accepted. Need referral from primary care physician. Open M-Th 8-5, F 8-12.
- 209 9th Street, Ste. 302
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-489-4470
View website - - 209 9th Street, Ste. 302
- Rockford Memorial Hospital Department of Child Development and Behavior
- Provides services to children with developmental and behavioral challenges including: medical diagnostic; NICU follow-up (RMH NICU graduates only); child psychology; and pediatric physical, occupational, developmental, speech, and aquatic therapy services. Medicaid accepted. Need referral from primary care physician. Not taking new patients for child psychology at this time. M-F 8-4:30.
- 2400 North Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-971-4920 (child development services)
815-971-5022 (therapy services)
- 2400 North Rockton Avenue
- Rebound Therapy
- Provides pediatric services including: physical therapy; occupational therapy; speech&language therapy; sensory integration; auditory training; custom orthotics; aquatic therapy; and group therapy programs. Medicaid and private insurance accepted. Early Intervention home-based services offered. M-F 7:30-5.
- 3616 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-877-5932
- Fax: 815-877-6302
- 3616 North Main Street
- The Speech Garden, LTD
- Private speech therapist office. Does not accept Medicaid. Pending insurance, may need referral from primary care physician. T-F 8-5.
- 1740 South Bell School Road, Suite C-1
Cherry Valley, IL 61016 - Phone&Fax: 815-332-1988
- email: speechgarden@frontier.com
- 1740 South Bell School Road, Suite C-1
- ● Applied Behavioral Analysts ●
- Applied Behavioral Analysis is the most evidence based therapy available for children with autism. Click on the link below to learn more information. Click on the "Find a Certificant" link on the left side of the page to search for local certified therapists.
Rates and insurance coverage vary between individual therapists. Children with Medicaid (The Medical Card) need to apply for a Medicaid Waiver through Access Services of Northern Illinois (see above) and enter into a lottery system in order to receive coverage for services. Some therapists offer selected free services. http://www.bacb.com/index.php - Applied Behavior Consultation- Aleta M. Woods, M. Ed, BCBA
- View Flyer -
- Forest City Behavior- Erin Wade, Ph.D, BCBA-D
- http://forestcitybehavior.org
- ● Special Education ●
- Winnebago&Boone County Public Schools Special Education Departments
- View Special Education Departments Attachment -
- The Autism Program of Illinois IEP Chat
- The IEP (Individualized Education Program) Chat offers an opportunity for informal communication between parents, educators, and other support personnel. It provides information about training, resources, and an easy way to connect with families and educators who have found effective strategies to navigate the IEP process.
http://www.theautismprogram.org/autism-resources/iep-chat - The Northwestern Illinois Association- A Special Education Cooperative
- Offers a variety of direct and consultative services to member Northwestern Illinois school districts (over 70 served). Services for children 3-21 years include: assistive technology; audiology; vision; consultation team for children with autism spectrum disorders; orthopedic and multiple impairments; physical therapy; occupational therapy; supported employment; early childhood&life skills supervision; and inclusion facilitation. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Classroom in Eligin. Professional development programs are offered for educators, paraprofessionals, and parents. Parents should register their children through their home district first to access services. The Autism Library is offered free of charge through the Rockford Office. M-F 8-4:30.
- 245 West Exchange Street, Suite 4
(main administrative office)
Sycamore, IL 60178 - Phone: 815-895-9227
- Fax: 815-895-2971
- 3626 East State Street
(Rockford regional office)
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-964-0937, ext 214 for The Autism Library
- Fax: 815-964-2210
View Autism Team Brochure
http://www.thenia.org - - 245 West Exchange Street, Suite 4
- ● Special Needs Activities/Recreation ●
- Special Olympics
- Regional office providing multiple programs and competitions for special needs athletes.
- 904 Myrtle Avenue
Dixon, IL 61021 - Phone: 815-288-2939
- Fax: 815-288-2939
- P.O. Box 17017
Rockford, IL 61110 - Phone: 815-965-3795
Rockford Office - 904 Myrtle Avenue
- Northlands Association for Special Recreation
- Cooperative Program between the Belvidere, Freeport, and Rockford Park Districts offering therapeutic and recreation programs to children with disability-related special needs. Programs offered through member district at resident rate. See below for specific contact information for Rockford and Belvidere Park Districts.
- Belvidere Park District- Special Recreation
- Offers specialty/therapeutic programs for children with special needs via NASR as noted above.
- 1006 West Lincoln Avenue
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-547-5711
- 1006 West Lincoln Avenue
- Rockford Park District- Therapeutic Recreation Department
- The Therapeutic Recreation team of the Rockford Park District is committed to providing community based recreation to promote the development, maintenance, and expression of a meaningful leisure lifestyle to people with disabilities. We deliver our services promoting and/or providing access, inclusion, specialty recreation, leisure education, and skill development.
- 401 S. Main Street, Suite 108
Rockford IL 61101 - Phone: 815-987-1606
TTY: 888-871-6171 - Fax: 15-987-1607
View Website - - 401 S. Main Street, Suite 108
- ● Child Care/Respite ●
- Family Support Services Respite Program (Easter Seals)
- Serves up to 10 families a month for a total of 20 hours per family. Families chosen on a first come/first serve basis with a wait list used if necessary. Provides a respite worker based on your input and needs for your child. All respite workers have the Illinois State Board of Education Paraprofessional certificate. Eligibility criteria: birth-21; medical diagnosis of a developmental disability; denial from DHS-DORS program or Milestone (listed below) and cannot be used in conjunction with either program; live Winnebago, Boone or Ogle counties. No income guidelines.
- 650 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-965-6745 x218
- 650 North Main Street
- Genesis Daycare
- Accepts both typically developing children and children with certain special healthcare needs, including physical and cognitive disabilities (call to discuss).
- 724 Harrison Avenue
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-397-4867
- 724 Harrison Avenue
- Milestone, Inc. Individual and Group Respite Care Programs
- Families are eligible for the Individual Milestone Respite Program if:
o They live in Winnebago, Boone or Ogle County;
o The family has a loved one living with them who has a developmental disability (Cognitive Disability, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, or Epilepsy);
o The family does not receive other state services such a Home Based Support, Person Assistants, Child Care Grants, or Office of Rehabilitation Services (they may receive up to 20 hours of ORS Respite).
All families who participate in the Milestone Individual Respite Care Program are eligible to participate in Milestone's Group Respite sessions free of charge. Group Respite is held twice a month at the Milestone Training Center. The Respite Program is conducted in a large gym. A wide variety of different sensory, fine and gross motor activities are provided.- 4505 Shepherd Trail
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-639-2973
- 4505 Shepherd Trail
- Rockford Home Services Program (Department of Rehabilitation Services Office)
- The DRS Home Services Program is designed to prevent the unnecessary placement of persons with disabilities into nursing facilities. Staff works one-on-one with individuals who have disabilities and their families to empower them to reach their employment, education, and independent living goals. The program provides services to individuals with the most significant disabilities so they can remain in their homes and live as independently as possible. Individuals are empowered to live self-directed lives, be actively involved in their communities, and retain control over the services they receive. Services are provided through Medicaid waivers from the federal government. Key services provided by HSP include personal assistant services, home modifications, and nursing care. HSP also employs counselors who help customers develop a service plan based on an individualized assessment of their needs.
- 107 N. 3rd Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-987-4964, TTY: 888-340-1006
- Fax: 815-967-3768
- 107 N. 3rd Street
- ● Residential Services ●
- Goldie B. Floberg Center
- Residential program for children age 5-18 years with a primary diagnosis of autism and/or developmental disability. Serves both ambulatory and non-ambulatory children. Offers Applied Behavioral Analysis by certified therapists for residents. DHS funds placement if approved. M-F 8:30-5.
- 58 West Rockton Road, P.O. Box 346
Rockton, IL 61072 - Phone: 815-624-8431
- Fax: 815-624-8461
- 58 West Rockton Road, P.O. Box 346
- Milestone, Inc. (RocVale Children's Home)
- Pediatric services include RocVale Children's Home, Milestone Dental Clinic, and Milestone Respite Program. RocVale is a residential facility for children with a primary diagnosis of developmental disability and requires a referral via Access Services of Northern Illinois. Offers many programs and services, including 24 hour medical staff, dietician, behavioral specialist, and consulting psychiatrist and psychologist. Children attend school in their primary district. Funding arranged via Access Services of Northern Illinois. Multiple adult residential and vocational services are also available. Main office open M-F 8-4:30.
- 4450 N. Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-639-2960 (Children's Services)
815-639-2955 (Adult Services)
- 4060 McFarland Road
(main administrative office)
Rockford, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-654-6100 (ask/press number for social services)
- 4450 N. Rockton Avenue
- Walter Lawson Children's Home
- Residential program for non-ambulatory children with severe intellectual disabilities. Skilled Pediatric Nursing Facility (IDPH and ISBE certifified) with on-sight school. Daytraining program for young adults 21+. Birth-any age. Medicaid funded. Open 24/7.
- 1820 Walter Lawson Drive
Loves Park, IL 61111 - Phone: 815-633-6636
View Walter Lawson Brochure 2
http://www.wlch.org - - 1820 Walter Lawson Drive
Teen Resources
- 4-H - University of Illinois Extension
- 4-H is a program for youth to learn life skills. Youth learn how to run their own club, make their own decisions, follow through on responsibilities, and plan and carry out events. 4-H is a voluntary, informal education program for young people ages 8-18.
- Winnebago County Unit
- 1040 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-986-4357
- Fax: 815-986-4329
- Winnebago County website.
- Boone County Unit
- 915 Alexandra Drive
Belvidere, IL 61008 - Phone: 815-544-3710
- Fax: 815-544-4606
- Boone County website.
- Boy Scouts of America - Blackhawk Area Council
- It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the timeless values of the Scout Oath and Law. Boy Scouts: 11-17yrs. Venturing: 14-20yrs.
- 1800 7th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104 - Phone: 815-397-0210
- 1800 7th Ave
- Boys&Girls Club of Rockford
- Boys&Girls Club offers many programs for youth in the Rockford area including, "Character and Leadership Development", "Education and Career Development", "Health and Life Skills", "The Arts" and "Sports, Fitness and Recreation." Affordable to all youth, Clubs reach out to kids who cannot afford, or may lack access to, other community programs. Dues are $15 per year for Club membership with scholarships available for those who qualify.
- Administration
- 1040 North Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107 - Phone: 815-9725973
- Bridge Clinic
- Provides free limited medical care to people 18 and older who have immediate needs but no insurance. Every Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (except holiday weekends).
- First Presbyterian Church
- 406 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-494-1594
- Bullying Resource
- If you or someone you know is being bullied, there are things you can do to make it stop. Check out this website for resources to stop and/or prevent bullying.
http://www.stopbullying.gov - Easter Seals Children's Development Center - Teen Family Support
- Teen Family Support provides educationa nd support to teen parents, children and their families through intensive home visiting services, prenatal and parenting group services and Doula support.
- 650 North Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-965-6745
- 650 North Main St.
- Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
- Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.
- 2101 Auburn Street
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-962-5591
- Fax: 815-962-5658
- 2101 Auburn Street
- Rockford Area Pregnancy Care Centers (2 locations)
- The Rockford Area Pregnancy Care Centers offer FREE prengancy tests, confidential and immediate results, long term pregnancy support, follow-up for women and men, clinical services, caring nurses, professional ultrasound at the East State and West State locations, OB referrals for continued maternal/fetal health, practical help, referral services, maternity clothes, baby clothes, supplies and cribs, educational care groups.
- 4921 E. State St. Suite 4
Rockford, IL 61108 - Phone: 815-398-5444
- 611 W. State St.
Rockford, IL 61102 - Phone: 815-997-1200
- 4921 E. State St. Suite 4
- Rockford MELD
- Rockford MELD offers "support and resources", "life and job skills training", "parenting information", "emergency shelter" and "housing." MELD provides programs for young parents up to 21 years of age, their children and youth in the community.
- 3703 N. Main Street #107
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-633-6353
- 3703 N. Main Street #107
- Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling
- Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling (RSAC) provides 24-hour crisis intervention, counseling services and advocacy support for survivors of sexual assault and sexual abuse, ages 3-adult, and their significant others in Winnebago, Boone and Ogle counties.
- 4990 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108 - 24/7 Phone: 815-636-9811 or 800-564-8441
- 4990 E. State Street
- Youth Services Network
- Provides services to youth ages 1-21 and their families. Address issues involving emotional or mental concerns and youth who are pregnant or parenting, runaway or homeless.
- 3703 N. Main St.
Rockford, IL 61103 - Phone: 815-968-1947
- 3703 N. Main St.
- YMCA of Rock-River Valley - Programs
- Reduced rates for youth membership as well as scholarships for families that need assistance are available. Call for more information.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a branch of the YMCA of Rock River Valley that provides successful mentoring programs for all children who need and want them. Some of the programs include "Community-Based Menotring", "School-Based Mentoring" and "RAISE- Reaching and Inspiring Students for Education."- Phone: 815-489-1133
- Website
Teen REACH
Teen REACH provides FREE academic tutoring, cultural exposure, adult mentoring, fun field trips and recreation for youth ages 11 to 14 (6th to 8th grade). Teen REACH is an after school program held at West Middle School and St. Elizabeth Community Center.
Youth Achievers
An Afro-centric socialization program for Middle School youth ages 12-14. This program features interesting, challenging workshops and exciting fun filled educational field trips.- Phone: 815-489-1126
- Website
Youth in Action
Youth in Action is a program for boys and girls entering grades 6-9. the program promotes community service, leadership, and friendship. Program meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday 9-11:30am to complete community service projects. On Fridays, students attend fun-filled trips to various locations. The program is FREE of charge. Meeting location is I.D. Pennock Branch.
Learn to Earn
Learn To Earn is FREE program that provides extensive mentoring, counseling, job readiness, life skills, job shadowing and internships for in-school youth ages 16-18. This program also provides academic tutoring and helps improve study and social skills.- Phone: 815-489-1134
- Website
Link to Success
Link to Success is a FREE GED program for young adults ages 17-21 that includes academic tutoring, basic job and life skills training, and job shadowing.- Phone: 815-489-1134
- Website
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