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Paying for care in Illinois

Getting paid to care for a family member in Illinois

Depends. In Illinois, whether a family member can be paid depends on the program's rules, which the page on getting paid sets out with their sources. Whether a spouse can be paid depends on the program.

Respite care for family caregivers in Illinois

Yes. In Illinois, family caregivers can get respite through three programs on record: Community Care Program Adult Day Service, Home Services Program respite services and Family and Caregiver Resource Centers.

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Programs on record

How to apply

Community Care Program In-Home Service

How to apply

Community Care Program services are coordinated by local Care Coordination Units (CCUs). Find your local CCU with the Department on Aging's map tool, or call the Senior HelpLine below.

Source: Community Care Program (Illinois Department on Aging)Checked

Phone

1-800-252-8966

Illinois Department on Aging Senior HelpLine (711 TRS).

Source: Community Care Program (Illinois Department on Aging)Checked

Home Services Program (HSP)

How to apply

Use the online Rehabilitation Services Web Referral to refer yourself or someone else. Services are provided through 47 local offices: use the DHS Office Locator to find the nearest Rehabilitation Services office, or call the toll-free number below.

Source: Home Services Program (Illinois Department of Human Services)Checked

Phone

(800) 843-6154

Toll free, voice in English or Spanish. TTY (866) 324-5553.

Source: Home Services Program (Illinois Department of Human Services)Checked

Community Care Program Adult Day Service

How to apply

Community Care Program services are coordinated by local Care Coordination Units (CCUs). Find your local CCU with the Department on Aging's map tool, or call the Senior HelpLine below.

Source: Community Care Program (Illinois Department on Aging)Checked

Phone

1-800-252-8966

Illinois Department on Aging Senior HelpLine (711 TRS).

Source: Community Care Program (Illinois Department on Aging)Checked

Home Services Program respite services

How to apply

Use the online Rehabilitation Services Web Referral to refer yourself or someone else. Services are provided through 47 local offices: use the DHS Office Locator to find the nearest Rehabilitation Services office, or call the toll-free number below.

Source: Home Services Program (Illinois Department of Human Services)Checked

Phone

(800) 843-6154

Toll free, voice in English or Spanish. TTY (866) 324-5553.

Source: Home Services Program (Illinois Department of Human Services)Checked

Family and Caregiver Resource Centers

How to apply

There is a Caregiver Resource Center near you. Each one can help you find respite services for the caregiver, adult day service, counseling and support groups, and caregiver training. Pick your county on the Department on Aging's page to find yours.

Source: Family and Caregiver Resource Centers (Illinois Department on Aging)Checked

Phone

1-800-252-8966

Illinois Department on Aging Senior HelpLine.

Source: Family and Caregiver Resource Centers (Illinois Department on Aging)Checked

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