View Search Results

Offers after school program for North Elementary School students. Provides age-appropriate after school and summer activities for Lake County youth ages 5-18 years. Programming includes a snack, hot dinner, and homework help. Also offers the following:

• Health/athletic activities
• Outdoor activities
• Cultural arts
• Leadership development activities
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities
• Career exploration
• Character development

Provides transportation services for the following: Senior Bus Transportation Service:

• Offers door-to-door service for older adults to medical appointments or personal errands. Also provides weekly shopping trips to local stores.

Dial-A-Ride through PACE:

• Provides referrals to door-to-door, wheelchair-accessible bus service for Lake County residents

Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township prior to contacting the Township for services by clicking this link and entering the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/.

Provides free developmental screening for children under the age of five who reside in Waukegan. Offers a free pre-school program for children under the age of three who qualify based on screening. Qualified children between the ages of 3-5 will be referred for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Children with an IEP will qualify for special education services based on individual needs.

Prescription drug disposal boxes to take back your old, outdated or unused prescription drugs. Items acceptable for deposit in the collection box include:

• Prescription medications, including controlled substances
• All over-the counter medications
• Medication samples
• Pet medications
• Vitamins and supplements
• Medicated ointments, lotions, creams and oils
• Liquid medication in leak-proof containers
• Homeopathic remedies

Items not acceptable for deposit in the collection box are:

• Needles/sharps
• Syringes with needles
• Thermometers
• IV bags
• Bloody or infectious waste
• Personal care products
• Empty containers
• Hydrogen Peroxide

Offers financial aid to help Township residents prevent loss of home, job, or utilities. Funds are available once every two years and provide help to meet basic needs, including:

• Preventing eviction or past due rent/mortgage
• Preventing utility disconnection
• Work-related expense necessary to getting or keeping a job (for example, uniform or licensing fees)
• Cost of prescription medication

Amount of assistance determined on a case-by-case basis. Program does not disburse cash as all funds will be paid directly to vendors.

Offers one-time annual financial assistance to low-income residential customers. Clients can receive up to $500 based on the overall account balance on their account. Program is run by the Salvation Army and funded by Nicor.

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in Cuba Township. Offers free firewood, mulch, and brush pick-up for township residents. Other services include:

• Street signage
• Winter snow and ice control
• Tree trimming and removal
• Sand bag distribution during emergency flooding
• Litter and dead animal pickup
• Asphalt patching and resurfacing
• Drainage
• Gravel shouldering
• Roadside mowing
• Road striping

Offers one-time financial relief to help township residents prevent eviction or utility disconnection. Funds may also help cover medical expenses.

**For emergencies, call 9-1-1** Provides fire protection, medical aid, and rescue. Offers hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public.

Offers free sign language class for families of toddlers with Down Syndrome. Teaches basic sign language and communication skills through music and language-based activities.

Provides on-demand shuttle service within Fox Lake for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and the general public.

A designated location that provides relief from extreme heat or cold for at-risk citizens. Center does not offer provisions or care, it is for relief from extreme weather conditions only.

Provides a playground for residents to participate in various physical activities. Also has a soccer field, baseball field, tennis court, and pickleball courts.

Offers case management services to families and connects them to necessary resources. Areas of need include: Parenting classes Family counseling Legal aid and immigration issues Healthcare referrals Domestic violence counseling referrals Housing referrals Referrals to other local social service agencies for financial and basic needs Referrals to substance use, problem gambling, and mental health treatment

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in Grant Township. Services include: Stormwater management Water test kit distribution Sandbag distribution during emergency flooding Winter snow removal and ice control Brush pick up Mosquito abatement Electronic waste recycling Roadside mowing and litter pick-up Tree trimming Street light and traffic sign maintenance

Offers after school program for North Chicago Community Highschool students. Provides age-appropriate after school and summer activities for Lake County youth ages 5-18 years. Programming includes a snack, hot dinner, and homework help. Also offers the following:

• Homework assistance
• Health/athletic activities
• Outdoor activities
• Cultural arts
• Leadership development activities
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) activities
• Career exploration
• Character development

Offers independent living skills training for individuals with disabilities. Offers the following courses:

• Assistive technology training
• Braille training
• Independent living skills training
• Personal assistant services: teaches individuals how to hire and manage in-home care assistants
• Adult employment readiness - 12-week course offering job skills assessment, resume writing, financial literacy, and assistance finding work
• Youth employment readiness: 18-week course offering job skills development
• Older blind services - geared towards seniors with vision loss who are already trained in adaptive devices

Also offers information and referral services, benefits counseling, and application assistance.

Offers grief support groups for children, teens, and adults who are coping with the death of a family member. Includes groups for child loss, spouse loss, suicide loss, and age-specific groups for youth and young adults. Offers in-person meetings at various locations, and online meetings via Zoom.

Provides 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support to LGBTQ+ young people. TrevorText is also available by texting "START" to 678-678 or chat online using TrevorChat.

Offers legal representation in areas of civil law to low-income individuals and seniors. Legal matters include: Public Benefits:

• Loss or denial of SSI, TANF, Veterans Benefits, SNAP (food stamps)

Family Law:

• Abuse or exploitation for persons facing domestic violence, elderly, children, and individuals with disabilities.
• Divorce and related relief for persons facing domestic violence

Housing Law:

• Evictions and lock-outs
• Foreclosure defense
• Loss or denial of subsidized housing benefits
• Loss or denial of essential public utilities
• Substandard housing conditions cases that cannot be addressed by other agencies

Health Care:

• Loss or denial of medical or nursing home care
• Loss or denial of medical benefits (Medicaid, Medicare)
• Guardianships and Powers of Attorney

Other income benefits where alternative representation is unavailable:

• Loss or denial of unemployment insurance
• Social Security Disability benefits

Tax Law:

• Disputes or audits with the IRS
• Appeals and cases in court
• Protection from Collection
• Innocent Spouse Relief
• Tax-related Identity Theft
• State tax issues (if a related federal tax issue)

Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental food to eligible women and children. Offers assistance to buy healthy foods and baby formula. Also provides referrals to health care and community services.

Offers one-time financial assistance to help individuals prevent eviction or past due rent or mortgage. As well as utility disconnection, or prescription medication assistance. Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township prior to contacting the Township for services by clicking this link and entering the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass: https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/.

Provides fire protection, medical aid, and rescue. Offers hazardous materials response, and a variety of other services to the public.

Provides individuals with disabilities on-the-job training and work experience. Individuals earn competitive wages and benefits. Positions will be provided at the Naval Station Great Lakes.

Provides intense work-based substance abuse therapy for at least six months. Clients live onsite and work in Salvation Army Family Stores and other areas. Offers clients participating in a full range of treatment programs. To treat the symptoms, and ultimately the root causes, of prolonged alcohol and drug dependence. Services includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Counseling
• Employment