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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

Provides financial assistance for Township residents to alleviate a life-threatening circumstance or job-related expense. Individual must be experiencing a hardship due to an emergency, such as loss of income, reduction in work hours, or a medical illness.

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in the township, including:

• Roadside mowing
• Tree trimming
• Snowplowing and ice control
• Drainage, storm sewers and culverts maintained to ensure proper flow of water
• Development and implementation of storm water program
• Street sign maintenance
• Dead animal removal
• Permits

Offers day program for adults with disabilities. Teaches daily living skills, including: Chores and money management Computer skills Health and exercise Academic skills Sensory activities Gardening Art, music, and dance activities Community involvement/volunteerism Also offers Senior Program that provides services and advocacy for seniors with disabilities.

Provides fire protection, medical aid, and rescue. Offers hazardous materials response, and emergency medical services.

Advocacy group made up of community organizations focusing on health and wellness issues. Serves the communities of Zion, Beach Park, and Winthrop Harbor. Organizes monthly public meetings to discuss the following topics: Community Wellness Literacy Substance Abuse Prevention Leadership Academy

Recruits and trains volunteers to serve as advocates for children in foster care. Volunteers are matched to a child in need and provide them with stability and support. Volunteer responsibilities include: Ensuring the child's safety, well-being, and basic needs are met while in foster care Advocating for the child during court proceedings Monitoring child's educational progress Advocating for the child until they are placed in a permanent home

Provides pro bono immigration legal services to help prepare families with emergency plans. Offers immigration evaluations for benefits, citizenship classes, and notary services.

Offers adults opportunities to improve basic education skills to transition to the workforce. Offers classes in-person and online via Zoom. Services include:

• English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
• Citizenship Preparation Classes
• Adult Basic Education
• GED testing and preparation
• Digital Literacy and Keyboarding Skills
• Career training

Provides free legal representation to asylum seekers fleeing persecution in their homelands.

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 an online tool for consumers to report telephone scams and fraud. Also provides resources and information for scam recovery.

Offers free pregnancy testing and pregnancy options counseling. Also offers free pregnancy-related services, including:

• Referrals for prenatal care, maternity homes, and adoption information
• Maternity clothes
• Diapers
• Formula
• Baby clothes (newborn - 2T)
• Books on pregnancy

Responds to common drainage and watershed issues throughout Lake County. Also provides information for the following: Flood preparedness Flood advisories Flood siltation control Stormwater best practices

Offers general counseling for couples, families, and individuals ages 5 years and older.

Provides mental health counseling and psychiatric services. Offers individual, couples, youth, and family therapy.

Provides full-time and part-time opportunities to serve in organizations. Members perform a year of service with a program that meets local community needs. In return for a living allowance and education award.

Provides information and referral services by phone for Illinois residents with disabilities.

Provides outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults. Offers individual and group therapy. Also offers Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) for adults with severe mental health issues. Provides individual and group therapy, and medication management. Treatment is three or six hours per day for four to five weeks.

Provides medical services primarily to low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant families in Lake County. Services include:

• Urgent care
• Primary care
• Mental health counseling
• Prenatal care
• Nutrition consultation
• Fitness classes
• House calls for infants and elderly when necessary

General Assistance Provides temporary financial support to help township residents pay overdue rent and utilities. Also covers the cost of car repairs if the individual is employed. Aid is provided short-term while resident finds employment or waits for disability decision. Emergency Assistance Offers one-time financial aid to help township residents prevent eviction or utility disconnection.

Provides emergency financial assistance to help township residents alleviate life-threatening circumstances. Provides assistance for circumstances such as:

• Eviction
• Utility disconnection
• Prescription expenses
• Employment assistance
• Transportation
• Funeral and burial
• ID's

**Serves residents of Waukegan Township and Shields Township**

Hotline and email that provides information about COVID19.

Offers resources and services designed to meet the learning needs of the community. Also provides programs that introduce and encourage reading. Resources include:

• Reference services
• Computer and internet access
• Notary (by appointment only)
• Exam proctoring
• Bookmobile

Offers hot noontime meals throughout Lake County for residents 60 years and older. Must call ahead for reservation. See dining schedule for times and locations.