Community Resources

Government resources

State of Illinois

• Application for Benefits Eligibility - Use this site to apply for and manage your healthcare, food and cash assistance benefits.
• Benefits Access Program - Seniors and persons with disabilities who qualify are eligible for Ride Free Transit Benefit and Secretary of State License Plate Discount.
• Illinois Department of Employment Security - Find information about unemployment insurance and file a claim.
• Illinois Department of Human Services - IDHS provides essential support to individuals and families through programs like cash aid, medical benefits, food assistance, child care assistance, and services for people with disabilities or mental health needs.

Cook County

• Housing Authority of Cook County - HACC offers a variety of programs to help low-income families, seniors, veterans, and individuals wtih disabilities secure safe, affordable housing.

Worth Township

• Worth Township General Assistance - Provides short-term locally administered welfare program for persons who do not qualify for any other state or federal assistance who live in Worth Township. Those eligible have either very low or no income or financial resources. Residents must be 18 years of age or older, with no minor children, and must meet all eligibility conditions. 

Ridgeland School District 122

• Prevention Initiative Program - Offers support to families that live in SD 122 with a child age 0 to 3 years or who are expecting a child. Screening required.

Social service providers