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Illnois Residents are eligible for COVID-19 Relief from Evictions, Mortgages, and Student Loans

1/7/2021

 
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation wants to ensure that Illinois consumers are aware of COVID-19 relief options that are available to them. Today, IDFPR released an educational one pager for consumers to quickly and easily learn about their federal relief options when it comes to evictions, mortgages, and student loans. “At this unprecedented time of financial hardship, it is essential that consumers know and understand their options. Through our agency’s outreach, we hope to ensure that every Illinois resident takes advantage of the relief they qualify for,” said IDFPR Secretary Deborah Hagan. Federal deadlines are fast approaching. It is imperative that consumers take action quickly.
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For more information on how Illinois residents can get help preventing eviction, paying their mortgage and avoiding default on their student loans click here. 

Homeless Prevention and Shelter ProGrams

9/11/2020

 
The Salvation Army Quad Cities Family Services provides homeless prevention and shelter services to families in Scott and Rock Island Counties. Please call Kelle Larned our Program Director at (563) 324-4808 or email her at Kelle_Larned@usc.salvationarmy.org to get answers to your questions, donate or volunteer to help others.

New Assistance programs for eligible Illinoisans seeking emergency assistance to cover costs of utility bills, rent, temporary shelter, food, and other household necessities.

9/11/2020

 

The Pritzker Administration, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), has launched a new initiative to help Illinois families access and afford home energy assistance and other essential services during COVID-19. Building on the State’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program, the State’s Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) budget authorizes an expansion of the LIHEAP and CSBG programs for eligible Illinoisans seeking emergency assistance to cover costs of utility bills, rent, temporary shelter, food, and other household necessities. Effective immediately, the Help Illinois Families initiative is implementing an online form to make it easier and faster for individuals and families to remotely request assistance through the LIHEAP and/or CSBG programs. Funding may be limited in some areas of the state and completion of the form linked below is not a guarantee of funding. Filling out the form below is the first step in a process that will be completed by local agencies throughout the state. Increased eligibility thresholds for FY21 aim to assist additional households needing support due to challenges exacerbated by COVID-19. This initiative remains available for all qualifying households with low income, regardless of how they may be affected COVID-19. Eligible families may qualify for hundreds of dollars of support; all applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis and subject to funding availability. More information 

A TEMPORARY COMMUNITY-BASED COVID-19 DRIVE-THROUGH TESTING SITE WILL RETURN TO ROCK ISLAND COUNTY FROM AUG. 19-30.

8/14/2020

 

A temporary community-based COVID-19 drive-through testing site will return to Rock Island County from Aug. 19-30.
The location and hours are different from the site that was open in July. Testing will be in the parking lot of the TaxSlayer Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Community-based testing sites are available to any Illinois resident to get tested, regardless of symptoms or other criteria. No appointment or doctor referral is needed at state-operated drive-through sites. Photo identification is required. Testing is available at no cost to the individual, but those with medical insurance may be asked to provide their insurance card.
Anyone who will be tested must be seated at a functioning window. Once you get in line at the testing site, you will not be permitted to exit your car. Walk-up testing services also will be offered; please follow directions at the test site.
Due to the demand for this service, there could be significant wait times. Please be patient. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate care.
Testing is encouraged for residents showing symptoms consistent of COVID-19. These symptoms include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. For additional information about COVID-19 symptoms, use the CDC Symptom Self-Checker Tool.
For additional information related to COVID-19, visit www.dph.illinois.gov or call the state’s COVID-19 hotline at any time at 800-889-3931.
This testing site is possible through a partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Rock Island County Emergency Management Agency, the TaxSlayer Center and the Rock Island County Health Department.

GOVERNOR PRITZKER ANNOUNCES PROGRAMS FOR RENTAL AND MORTGAGE RELIEF, Applications Accepted beginning August 10

8/6/2020

 

  IHDA is developing programs for Emergency Rental Assistance and Emergency Mortgage Assistance for households who have lost income due to COVID-19. Both programs are currently under development. Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance will be available on August 10 at era.ihda.org. Emergency Rental Assistance program FAQ’s can currently be found at era.ihda.org. Applications for Emergency Mortgage Assistance will be available on August 24 at ema.ihda.org. If you have questions, please call 312.883.2720 or 888.252.1119. If you need immediate assistance, please speak with your landlord or mortgage servicer about your specific situation. Please check back at ihda.org in the coming weeks for more information.

INdividual Assistance for Basic Needs

7/28/2020

 
If you need assistance with basic needs beyond that, contact Community Action of Eastern Iowa (Scott County) or Project NOW (Rock Island County). Review their websites for how to access assistance by phone or online - in person contact is being minimized.
· Illinois https://www.projectnow.org/
· Iowa https://www.caeiowa.org/

Unemployment Benefits in Iowa and Illinois

7/28/2020

 
· If you have been laid off due to COVID-19 related measures, you are eligible for unemployment assistance. Both Iowa and Illinois have made unemployment available and you can apply online.
· Illinois https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/default.aspx
· Iowa 
https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/COVID-19

Dial 2-1-1 for Information

7/28/2020

 
Anyone in Scott and Rock Island County can dial 211 for information direct from public health, as well as about social services.

Or visit 
https://www.211iowa.org/.

To provide updates on your available services TO 211 so that individuals can learn about them, contact Karrie Abbott at United Way of the Quad Cities.

Child Care Assistance In Illinois

7/28/2020

 
  • Reopening Child Care in Illinois: For Families contains responses to frequently asked questions to keep families with young children informed about what Phase 3 & 4 of Illinois’ reopening will look like in regards to child care.
  • In Phases 3 and 4, caregivers can still call (888) 228-1146 or visit the Phase 3 & 4 Child Care Provider Search to find available child care in their area. 

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