Financial
18207 Dixie Highway Suite A
Homewood, Illinois 60430
Phone: (708) 206-1930
Web Site: www.thearcofil.org
- The ARC of Illinois is the leading advocacy organization for people with developmental disabilities in the state.
- Individual and family stipends for training and conferences up to $400.00/individual or $600.00/family every 2 yrs.
Local Contact
McLean County Health Department
200 West Front St., Room #304
Bloomington, Illinois 61701
Phone: (309) 888-5450
Toll Free Phone: 1-866-4-OUR-KIDS (1-866-468-7543)
E-Mail: dpawebmaster@mail.idpa.state.il.us
Web Site: www.kidcareillinois.com
- A state program that offers Health Coverage to children and pregnant women
- Kid Care Services are available at no cost or low cost. How much you pay depends on your income and size
- Income guidelines vary by family size
- Families who have an insurance plan, may be eligible to receive help through the Kid Care rebate plan
207 N. Williamsburg Drive
Bloomington, Illinois 61704
Phone: (309) 662-1836 or (800) 772-1213
Web Site: www.SSA.gov
- Hours: 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
- Child with disability assistance must meet disability and financial eligibility requirements.
Dr. Patricia Hutinger
Western Illinois University
32 Horrabin Hall
1 University Circle
Macomb, Illinois 61455
Phone: (800) 227-7537
Web Site: www.wiu.edu/starnet
STARNET (Support & Technical Assistance Regionally) is providing funding to promote family education and professional development for individuals in Northwest & Central Regions I & III. Limited funds are available for individual requests of up to $100 per award. Individuals may apply for no more than two fellowships in the grant year. Awards are based on available funds and approved at the discretion of the STARNET staff. The STARNET grant is funded through the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are any questions about the application process, please call 800/227-7537 ext. 293.
- Who Can Apply?
- Families who have children from 0-5 years of age who has special education needs in STARNET Regions I & III.
- Professionals who work for an early childhood special education program/provide special education services in STARNET Regions I & III.
- Funds may be requested for family education and professional development opportunities, in accordance with STARNET policy, and include the following expenses...
- workshop/conference registration fees
- mileage costs
- lodging expenses
- child care costs (parents only - non-family member receipt necessary)
- substitute teacher expenses up to $65
- workshop/conference registration fees
- Meals are not reimbursable. Funds available for in-state events only. Minimum application $25 - maximum $100.
Dunn, Willard, Arkell & Bugg
1001 North Main Street, Suite A
Bloomington, Illinois 61701
Phone: (309) 828-6241
Fax: (309) 828-8321
Web Site: www.DunnLaw.com
- Estate Planning; Special Needs Trusts
Brian Rubin
1110 West Lake Cook Road
Suite 165
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089
Phone: (847)279-7999
Fax: (847) 279-0090
E-Mail: Brian@SNFP.net
Web Site: www.SNFP.net
- Brian Rubin, J.D., an attorney specializing in serving families of children and adults with special needs. Brian is the parent of three children, one of whom has autism.
- Special Needs Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Short Term Guardian Declarations.
- Government Benefits from Social Security, Medicaid & others.
Spain, Spain & Varnet P.C.
33 N. Dearborn #2220
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Phone: (312) 220-9112
Fax: (312) 220-9261
E-Mail: tvarnet@spainspainvarnet.com
Web Site: www.spainspainvarnet.com
- Theresa Varnet has been an advocate for persons with disabilities for over 25 years. In addition to being a certified teacher and licensed social worker, she is the parent of a disabled adult daughter.
- Government Benefits for Persons Who Are Disabled.
- Special Needs Trusts.