Norman Services
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Illinois
Norman Services provides cash assistance and housing advocacy services for families that are involved in the Illinois child welfare system who have children in danger of being placed in, or cannot be returned home from, DCFS care due to issues related to poverty.
Other Eligibility Requirements
The family must have an open Illinois child welfare case
Eligibility Limitations
Does not limit eligibility on these criteria
Priority Populations
Does not prioritize beyond eligibility requirements
Required Documents
Self-attestation permitted for income (general), zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income, housing instability, other financial hardship, lease.
Total Funding
$6,000,000
Funding Source
General revenue
Amount Provided
$1,000 average one-time fixed amount
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only