Financial Assistance

• Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD)

The Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (AABD) cash assistance program is available for person who are aged, blind, or disabled and who need money.

• Cash, SNAP (Food Stamps) & Medical Assistance

• Illinois Link Card

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides temporary financial assistance for pregnant women and families with one or more dependent children.

• The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services.

• Earnfare

EarnFare is designed to provide adults who receive SNAP benefits and who volunteer an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, earn cash assistance, and become self-sufficient.

• Rental and Mortgage Payment Assistance (Rockford, IL)
  Temporary financial support for individuals facing a crisis.
  425 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61104
  779-348-7170

• Court-Based Rental Assistance Program
  Phone: 866-ILHELP1 (866-454-3571)

• Rockford Human Services Department - LIHEAP
  Utility bill assistance for eligible low-income households.
  612 N. Church St., Suite 301, Rockford, IL 61103
  844-710-6919

• Nicor Gas Sharing Program
  One-time annual grants for qualifying residential customers, including senior and military programs.
  Phone: 888-642-6748

• Diocese of Rockford - Catholic Charities:
  Emergency assistance for families and individuals facing financial hardship.
  555 Colman Center Drive, Rockford, IL 61108
  Phone: 815-399-4300
  Email: CatholicCharities@rockforddiocese.org

• The Salvation Army of Rockford:
  Homelessness prevention, emergency assistance, and holiday funding for those in need.
  520 Hollister Avenue, Rockford, IL
  Phone: 815-972-1135

• Homeless Prevention Services (Rockford Department of Health and Human Services)
  Housing assistance for homeless individuals, including youth, veterans, and domestic violence survivors.
  612 N Church Street, Rockford, IL
  Phone: 844-710-6919

• IDHS Homelessness Prevention Services
  Assistance for individuals and families at risk of eviction or homelessness, including rental/mortgage and utility assistance.
  Phone: 312-379-0301

• Rockford Rescue Mission
  Crisis center, shelter beds, and homelessness prevention services.
  715 W. State St., Rockford, IL
  Email: Info@rockfordrescuemission.org
  Phone: 815-965-5332

• Carpenter’s Place
  Homeless day center offering housing placement assistance and job training.
  1149 Railroad Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104
  Phone: 815-964-4105