Navigating family and healthcare challenges can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to help answer your questions and guide you through the process. Below, you’ll find a selection of Social Services resources, including where to begin, necessary forms, and how to find legal assistance. If you don’t see the information you need, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Where to Start for Family and Safety Legal Resources
HFS (department of Healthcare and Family Services) - services are free and may be required in order to receive certain public benefits.
Information & Forms: Divorce with Children
Information & Forms: Divorce without Children
Approved Statewide Forms — Divorce, Child Support, and Maintenance
The first step to getting help is learning what resources are available to you
ILAO has help and a list of what you need to get started.
Orders of protection
Which Protective Order is Right For Me?
Approved Statewide Forms — Order of Protection
Other resources
Prairie State Legal Services - Lake County Waukegan office
Land of Lincoln - Mostly services Southern Illinois
CARPLS - Cook County
National DV hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 1-800-863-6338
Chicagoland Domestic Violence Help Line: 1-877-863-6338
*They will help with orders of protection
833-411-1121 during business hours
Chat bot & webform is available at anytime
JusticeCorps - Illinois Bar Association
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