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Family Caregiver Services

Supporting Family Caregivers in Kankakee and Grundy Counties. This program offers in-person, phone, or email assistance to identify services and benefits available to your loved one or to help the […]

Foster Grandparent Program

Volunteer to Help Children in Schools Will County Contact: 815-724-1157 or americorpsseniors@cc-doj.org. Use your experience to make a positive difference in the lives of children as a Foster Grandparent volunteer. You […]

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Advocating for Resident Rights and Quality Care in Long-Term Care Facilities Grundy, Kankakee, and Will CountiesContact: 815-724-1120 or smclemen@cc-doj.org This program provides advocacy and support for residents of long-term care facilities. […]

Kinship Care Program (relatives raising children)

Supporting Grandparents and older relatives raising grandchildren or other relative children The Kinship Care Program is for older adults who are raising younger family members (under 18) – often grandparents raising […]

Emergency Assistance

Immediate Help for Seniors in Financial Crisis Kankakee, Grundy, and Will CountiesContact: 815-523-9918 or ccu@cc-doj.org Limited Residential Repair and Flexible Community Services funds are available to assist in crisis situations when […]

Community Care Program (in-home services)

Supporting Independence and Quality of Life in the Comfort of Home Kankakee CountyContact: 815-523-9918 or ccu@cc-doj.org. Offers in-home services including home care aides, emergency home response systems and adult day care […]

Senior Community Education & Outreach

Empowering Communities Through Knowledge and Connection Kankakee, Grundy, and Will Counties Contact: 815-523-9918 or ccu@cc-doj.org Offers community organizations and agencies, service groups, and other informational presentations related to topics of interest, […]

Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

Empowering Medicare Decisions with Expert Guidance Serving Will, Kankakee, and Grundy Counties Contact 815-523-9918 or agingservices@cc-doj.org SHIP is a free counseling program for people with Medicare. Our state-trained counselors provide personalized, in-depth […]

Senior Transportation Program

Catholic Charities provides safe, free rides to help older adults stay connected and get where they need to go. Who Can Ride:Adults age 60+ who can get in and out […]

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