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The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program - Illinois Department Of Aging - Chicago Office

555 West Monroe Street, Suite 1500-S, Chicago, IL 60661

Eligibility
Must be 55 years old caring for a grandchild or other relative under the age of 18 (caregiver CANNOT be a parent), AND you must be living with the child AND be the child's primary caregiver because the biological or adoptive parents are unable or unwilling to serve as the child's primary caregiver.
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm Tue 8:30am - 5:00pm Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
(866) 800-1409
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Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
Contact your local?? Area Agency on Aging office for more information.
Fees
Sliding
Service area
IL
The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program provides information and support services to help grandparents cope with their roles as caregivers. The program provides support groups, education, and counseling for grandparents raising grandchildren along with information about available community services and resources.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/03/2025
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Providing organization
Illinois Department On Aging
The MISSION of the Illinois Department on Aging is to serve and advocate for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.