Whiteside County
Ask about Whiteside County
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Whiteside County and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Whiteside County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · State office
Illinois HFS Child Support Services, Sterling
2605 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL 61081
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and case questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hfs.illinois.gov
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Whiteside County Family Community Resource Center
2605 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL 61081
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for state food, cash, and medical benefits in person.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Housing authority · Regional office
Whiteside County Housing Authority
401 West 18th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and how to apply for housing assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wcopha.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Illinois
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
Public health · County office
Whiteside County Health Department
1300 West 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services and health information.
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women and young children can get nutrition help and food benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitesidehealth.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Whiteside County Circuit Clerk
200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270
Help here
- Court records and paymentsGet court records, file court papers, or ask about fines and fees.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitesidecountyil.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61108
Help here
- Aging and disability information and assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services and benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwilaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Whiteside County Veterans Assistance Commission
15 West 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans can ask about temporary financial assistance and other county support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitesidecountyil.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
NCI Works One-Stop Center - Sterling
406 Avenue C, Sterling, IL 61081
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, training, and other employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nciworksamericanjobcenter.com
State office · State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility - Sterling
Rollins Road, Sterling, IL 61081
Help here
- Driver and state ID servicesApply for or renew a driver's license or state identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov
Local office · County office
Whiteside County Offices
200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270
Help here
- County information and referralsContact the county for help finding its departments and public services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitesidecountyil.gov
Whiteside County, Illinois website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Whiteside County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
River Bend Food Bank
4010 Kimmel Drive, Davenport, IA 52802
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Tri County Opportunities Council
405 Emmons Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071-0610
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Whiteside County
Illinois programs by kind of help
These are run by Illinois and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Illinois
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988