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Programs in Illinois
Illinois programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Illinois Department of Human Services
Child Care Assistance Program
CCAP helps eligible families pay for child care while they work or attend school or training.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Illinois Department on Aging
Aging and Area Agency on Aging Services
Local aging agencies connect older adults and caregivers with services and support in their communities.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Illinois Department of Human Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational rehabilitation helps people with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep a job.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Illinois Department of Human Services
Developmental Disabilities Services
IDHS offers services and supports for people with developmental disabilities.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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