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Offers $2000 reduction in a property's Equalized Assessed Value to persons with disabilities. Offered in combination with General Homestead Exemption and Senior Homestead Exemption. Cannot be combined with disabled veterans exemptions (veterans should choose the exemption that is most beneficial to them).

Coordinates educational services for elementary and middle school students who are experiencing homelessness. Acts as a link between family, shelter and school system to serve the needs of the student.

Provides law enforcement and emergency services within Round Lake Heights. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

Investigates various housing cases and provides legal information on fair housing rights. Points of investigations and services include: Possible housing discrimination Community legal education Assisting clients to resolve fair housing disputes with housing providers Helping clients with disabilities obtain reasonable accommodations and modifications in housing

Offers a day center for older adults in the Round Lake area. Activities include lunch club, bingo, recreation, events, and trips.

Provides placement for children with specialized needs in foster care. "Specialized" refers to children with medical, emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. Also refers to special groups such as adolescents and LGBTQ youth. Provides licensing for adults to foster or adopt children with specialized needs.

Provides care coordination for children under the age of 21 with special healthcare needs who are enrolled in an Illinois managed care organization (MCO). Provides support, resources and guidance to families.

Provides monthly financial assistance to income-eligible Township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent, utilities, and medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual seeks work or waits for disability benefits approval.

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**

Offers taxi discount coupons for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Participants can receive up to 50 coupons each month. Coupons provide a $5.00 discount for fares with American Taxi and 303 Taxi companies. Taxi coupons cannot be used for transit to or from the airport.

Provides monthly financial assistance to help Township residents in need. Helps pay towards rent, utilities, or medical expenses. Provides temporary aide while individual finds a job or waits for benefits approval.

Provides a program on partnering with new or soon-to-be parents who are looking for more support. Offers to help them nurture and care for their child or children. Family Support Specialist guides and assist on building a strong relationship and providing care for your child. As well as accessing resources and more.

Offers after school program for LEARN 6 Charter School students. Provides age-appropriate after school and summer activities for Lake County youth ages 5-18. 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 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

Administrative office which operates and oversees the following high schools:

• Deerfield High School
• Highland Park High School

Provides information about the conservation, protection, care, and management of Lake County wildlife resources.

Serves as health center with variety of outpatient services. Provides Pediatric Services, Women's Health Services, Primary Care Services, and Dental Services. Pediatric Health Services: Provides complete care to children from birth to age 18. Services include: developmental assessments, hearing and dental screening, basic vision testing, immunizations, and lead testing. Women's Health Services: Provides a wide range of outpatient comprehensive services for women of all ages. Services include counseling, prenatal, and gynecological care. Primary Care Services: Offers a broad spectrum of personal and community services directed at individuals and families of all races, genders and ages who are unable to access the private medical sector. Dental Care Services: Provides primary dental care for children and adults, including: Dental Exams, Cleaning, Dentures, Digital X-rays, Fillings, Simple Extractions, Dental Sealants, Referrals to Orthodontics and Specialty Care, WIC Client Dental Screenings, School Dental Screenings, and Care for Pregnant Patients. (Payment for specialty care will be the responsibility of the patient.

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 training and competition in adaptive sports to individuals with disabilities. Provides opportunities for physical fitness, athletic competition, social interaction, and community involvement. Virtual programs also available.

Offers Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for individuals with opiate and heroin addiction. Comprehensive outpatient services include: Opiate Dependence Treatment Program (MAT using Vivitrol) Heroin Addiction Treatment Program (MAT using Suboxone) Methadone Conversion Program Naloxone Program (free prescription for overdose medication) Counseling and Psychiatry Treatment Continuation Program

Provides bus transportation service via: Shared-ride service Curb-to-curb service (drivers cannot escort riders outside of the vehicle or carry packages)

Provides a food pantry to residents of Vernon Hills, Indian Creek, and Mundelein. Also offers clothes, used furniture, and household items as they become available.

Offers counseling services for adults and children ages 7 years and older. Includes individual, couples, and grief therapy. Also offers free drop-in counseling for high school students in Barrington.

Digital platform that allows teens to anonymously report concerns about themselves or others. Addresses concerns such as mental health, suicide, abuse, bullying, and substance use. Offers a helpline, text, email, and mobile app.

Provides a food pantry to residents of Vernon Hills, Indian Creek, and Mundelein. Also offers clothes, used furniture, and household items as they become available.