FAMILY AND CHILDCARE SUPPORT

Disclaimer

The organizations and resources listed on this page are independent agencies, nonprofits, and government entities and are not owned, operated, or controlled by the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) unless otherwise stated. These resources are provided for informational and referral purposes only and do not constitute a guarantee, endorsement, or representation of services.

Each organization maintains its own eligibility requirements, intake procedures, funding limitations, and documentation standards. The VACCC is not responsible for service availability, acceptance decisions, wait times, or the quality of services provided by outside agencies. Veterans and family members should contact each provider directly for the most current information regarding qualifications and program availability.
 

Organization

Organization Type

Phone Number

Website

Description

Military OneSource

Federal

800.342.9647

Military OneSource

Provides military and Veteran families with counseling, parenting resources, childcare referrals, and family support services

Child Care Aware of America

Federal / Nonprofit

800.424.2246

Child Care Aware

Connects families with childcare providers, military childcare assistance, and parenting resources

Illinois Department of Human Services – Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

State

800.843.6154

Illinois Child Care Assistance Program

Helps eligible families pay for childcare while working, attending school, or participating in approved training

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)

State

800.232.3798

Illinois DCFS

Provides child welfare services, foster care, adoption assistance, and family support programs

Illinois Early Intervention Program

State

800.323.4769

Illinois Early Intervention

Provides developmental services and support for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities

Cook County Health – Family Health Services

County

866.223.2817 

Cook County Health

Connects families with pediatric care, maternal health services, behavioral health, and community resources

ChildCare Network of Evanston

Nonprofit

847.475.2661

ChildCare Network of Evanston

Helps families locate quality childcare, financial assistance, and early childhood resources throughout Cook County

Illinois Action for Children

Nonprofit

312.823.1100

Illinois Action for Children

Provides childcare referrals, financial assistance, parent education, and early childhood development programs

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Nonprofit

312.655.7700

Catholic Charities

Provides family counseling, parenting support, adoption services, emergency assistance, and childcare resources

Metropolitan Family Services

Nonprofit

773.884.3310

Metropolitan Family Services

Provides family counseling, parenting education, youth services, early childhood programs, and caregiver support

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Nonprofit

312.932.1200

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago

Provides licensed childcare, after-school programs, summer camps, and family support services

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Nonprofit

312.372.6600

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Provides early childhood education, family support services, and programs promoting economic stability for families

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford

Nonprofit

312.726.6200

Easterseals Chicagoland

Provides early childhood intervention, autism services, disability support, and family education programs
 

For more information on these individual programs and services, including basic documentation and qualification criteria, please continue reading below.