- Lincolnshire–Prairie View School District 103
- Family Assistance
Family Assistance
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There are times when families may require financial assistance. The local organizations below are available to provide assistance to families in need.
For financial assistance with D103 fees, the school lunch program, field trips, or other purchases, please reach out to the district's business office at 847-295-4030.
Organizations
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Angel Tree Program
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program offers Christmas assistance to families. To receive Christmas assistance for your family, Salvation Army Angel Tree: 1-800-SAL-ARMY or 773-725-1100
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Lake County Assistance Program
211 United Way: (855) 677-5253, 211 is a 24-hour information and referral helpline. It’s designed to reduce time and frustration by acting as a central access point to the health and human services in Lake County. Services provided include:
● Housing
● Utilities
● Food
● Crisis
● Mental Health and Addiction
● Health Care
● Financial Support
● Education
● Personal, Child, & Family Support
● Employment
● Transportation
● Legal & Immigration
● Government
● Volunteering
● Disaster InformationLake County Federal Emergency Rental Assistance: Federal housing and utility assistance for hardships caused by the Covid 19 Pandemic. In order to qualify for help:
● You must pay rent in Lake County, Illinois.
● You must have a COVID-related financial hardship (job loss, furlough, reduced hours due to school closures, unexpected medical or other expenses).
● You must be at risk of homelessness or housing instability.
● Your household must have a current annual household income below a specified amount See the website for more information and the application.Community Action Partnership Lake County: Social service agency that provides assistance for families with financial needs in the following areas:
● Rental and Mortgage Payment assistance
● Temporary Shelter
● Prescription Eyeglasses
● Water/Sewer Bill Payment assistance
● Food Pantry
● Home Energy Bill Payment assistance
● Furnace assistance
● Home Weatherization assistance
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Mental Health Resources
District 103 has contracted with ReferralGPS, an organization that enables families to use a searchable database of local mental health and substance abuse-related treatment resources.
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Sponsor A Family
Families can be sponsored and will be provided a Thanksgiving dinner or holiday gifts. For families in need or ones wishing to sponsor, please contact Nancy Urice at 847-634-4600.
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The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance and homelessness prevention. The Salvation Army can help with:
- Rent/Mortgage
- Utility Bills
- Medicine
- Food
- Clothing
- Transportation (public transit, bus passes, etc.)
- And more…
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Toys for Tots
For families who have fallen on financial hard times, reaching out to Toys for Tots is a great way to provide children with a holiday toys.
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Vernon Township Food Pantry
The Vernon Township Food Pantry provides nutritionally balanced food to township individuals and families who are in need of assistance. Please contact Nancy Urice at 847-634-4600.
