Basic Needs
Childcare
Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) - Connects families to resources for finding, qualifying, and paying for child care and early education programs.
Innovation Learning at Gavin Central - A childcare and learning program for students within Gavin District 37.
ISBE Child Care Provider Search - Child care resource and referral services are available in all Illinois communities through a local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Agency.
Little Lake County Preschool Guide - preschools listed by city.
NannyLane - A service that helps you find full or part-time in-home childcare.
PALS After School Program - After- school care through the Vernon Hills Park District.
Wauconda Park District CLUB - A full-time CLUB for those working families that need care during school hours.
Medical Assistance
Antioch Area Health Care Accessibility Alliance - Medical assistance for families living within Antioch, Grant, and Lake Villa Townships.
Willow Creek Care Center - A wide range of services are offered, including vision and dental clinics, employment services, legal aid, car repairs, and more.
Food & Diapers
FoodPantries.org - Find a food pantry.
Keeping Families Covered - Provides diapers, period supplies, and other basic needs to families.
Lake County 211 - Support available 24/7 to assist with basic needs, childcare, finances, housing and mental health.
Lake County Food Pantries - Contact information listed for local food pantries.
Lake County Health Department - Where and how to get help during COVID-19
Lasagna Love - Request a homecooked meal for someone who needs it.
My Pantry Express - an online food pantry operated by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
Northern Illinois Food Bank - Locate food pantries and soup kitchens by zip code.
SNAP Program - Extra funds to low income families to buy groceries.
Housing
Affordable Housing Resources - Affordable housing activities for households that are ineligible under federal guidelines, but still in need of assistance.
Catholic Charities Self-Sufficiency Program - Emergency shelter and partnership programs to help to meet the needs of families.
Community Partners for Affordable Housing - resources to assist with housing needs.
Community Action Partnership of Lake County - Their Mission is to reduce the causes and effects of poverty, promote self-sufficiency of families and individuals with low incomes, and improve the standard of living in the Lake County service area.
Federal Emergency Rental Assistance (FERA) Program - provides rent and utility assistance for eligible households financially impacted by COVID-19.
Illinois Dept of Commerce & Economic Opportunity - Provides assistance with energy bills, income assistance, and job training for qualified individuals.
Rental Assistance - Emergency rent and housing assistance.
Internet & Cell Phone Assistance
Lifeline National Verifier - Lifeline is a federal benefit that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program - is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households.
Connect Illinois Computer Equity Network
Please refer to www.sedol.us for any other information about SEDOL