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Central Illinois Resources

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In the hustle of everything tomorrow, we decided to turn our "resource table" into an online accessible guide to family-focused community resources for Central Illinois! This way you can easily access it no matter where you are. This guide spotlights Logan, Christian, DeWitt, and Piatt Counties. These cover early childhood, youth programs, support services, health/well-being, and more:

🌱 Logan County (Lincoln & surrounds)


  • Lincoln Parents’ Center (birth–3 yrs): Bi-monthly home visits for developmental support, playgroups, family nights—free. 121 N. Kickapoo St, Lincoln. (Parkland College, logancountyresources.org)

  • Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois (CAPCIL) (0–5 yrs): Early childhood education for eligible families—free. 1800 5th St, Lincoln. (logancountyresources.org)

  • Head Start via CAPCIL: Holistic education, parent engagement (birth–5 yrs). (capcil.info)

  • Logan Co. Health Dept (WIC, family case mgmt): Supports pregnancy, infants, toddlers. 109 3rd St, Lincoln. (Illinois Department of Human Services)

  • Mental Health Services of Central IL: Counseling, crisis support. 760 South Postville Dr. & 2100 5th St, Lincoln. (lcdph.org)

  • Catholic Charities: Pregnancy/parent support, foster/mentoring. Springfield office. (logancountyresources.org)

  • Center for Youth and Family Solutions: United Way‑backed counseling for youth/families. 2100 W 5th St, Lincoln. (uwlogancountyil.org)

  • Local Services via City: Parenting courses, youth programs, wellness clinics, food pantries, housing help. (lincolnil.gov)

  • Daycare Options: Christian Child Care Inc.; Little Lambs Day Care; Lincoln Area YMCA. (lcdph.org)


🏊‍♂️ Christian County (Taylorville & area)


  • Christian County YMCA: After-school, sports, swimming, teen events, summer camps, healthy living programs. (ccymca.org)

  • 4‑H Clubs: Including Cloverbuds (5–7 yrs), general 4‑H and Shooting Stars (firearms/archery training) for older youth. (uiearchive.web.illinois.edu)


🛠 DeWitt County (Clinton area)


  • DeWitt‑Piatt Bi‑County Health Department: Family resources, immunizations, public health services. (Governors State University)

  • Mental Health Board Services: Heritage Behavioral Health, Cornerstone Counseling, Rosecrance, DCFS. (dewittcountymhb.com)

  • Youth Service Bureau: Supports at-risk/homeless youth (11–24) to keep families together. (ysbi.com)

  • Homeless & McKinney‑Vento Liaison: Via Clinton CUSD #15—support for housing-insecure families. (cusd15.org)

  • Legal Aid (family law): Free/low-cost assistance for family legal issues.

  • Blue Ridge CUSD 18: PreK–12 public school district in DeWitt Co. (Wikipedia)


🚍 Piatt County (Monticello & region)


  • DHS Family Community Resource Center: Charleston and Decatur offices—public aid, youth/pregnancy support. (Illinois Department of Human Services)

  • Child & Family Connections #19: Early intervention services birth–5 for developmental delays. Based in Decatur. (Illinois Life Span Program)

  • Piatt County Mental Health Center: Birth–18 developmental disability services, respite care, behavioral treatment. (piattmhc.org)

  • Willow Tree Missions & partners: Diapers, clothing, emergency financial aid, household goods, domestic abuse services (It Takes a Village, Dove Inc.). (willowtreemissions.org)

  • Piattran: Countywide public transportation. (willowtreemissions.org)

  • Senior Services: Faith in Action, Peace Meals for seniors but may benefit grandma/grandpa lookouts. (willowtreemissions.org)


🔧 Also Useful Across All Counties


  • Child Care Resource Service (CCRS): Central referral for childcare providers, affordability support.

  • Illinois DCFS & DHS: Statewide services—child welfare, foster care, crisis care, youth services.

  • Parkland College Community Resources: Mental health, food/housing help, legal aid, sexual assault support for Piatt-based residents. (Parkland College)


✅ Next Steps for Families


  1. Kids 0–5: Start with early childhood options—Head Start, parents centers, WIC.

  2. Youth: Explore YMCA, 4‑H, counseling/support for emotional well‑being.

  3. Crisis support: Use local DHS, CFC #19, Youth Service Bureau, DCFS when needed.

  4. Basic needs: Rely on CAPCIL, Willow Tree, Piattran, and legal/support networks.

  5. Schools: Engage in district-led programs (e.g., Blue Ridge, Clinton schools).



Need something not on this list? Email Jen@JenMcMillin.com for more information!

 
 
 

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