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Credit Counseling | Financial Opportunity Center (FOC)

602 W. Richmond Avenue, Peoria, IL 61606

Eligibility

Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford County residents

Hours

FOC Office Hours - Monday - Wednesday | by appointment only Thursday | 10:00am - 1:00pm Friday | by appointment only Saturday & Sunday | by appointment only
309-404-9095
Voice·

Main Line

Languages

English

Application process

Please call.

Fees

None

Service area

Peoria County, IL Tazewell County, IL Woodford County, IL
The Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) provides financial and budget planning information. Specifically, to repair credit problems, home purchasing, spending vs. savings issues, tuition assistance, utility cost relief, and more. The FOC tailors’ the unique financial situation of citizens to the resources required to make a financial “Fresh Start.” The program, supported by LISC, helps low-to-moderate income families and individuals achieve financial stability by implementing the integrated services approach. This approach is a new way to offer four core services: 1. Financial coaching and education to help build assets 2. Employment and career development 3. Better access to public benefits 4. Life skills training This strategy creates new opportunities for individuals and helps connect employers to well-prepared workers. Open to all Peoria and Tri-County residents.

Last Assured

01/08/2026

Providing organization

Financial Opportunity Center FOC
The Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) provides financial and budget planning information. Specifically, to repair credit problems, home purchasing, spending vs. savings issues, tuition assistance, utility cost relief, and more. The FOC tailors’ the unique financial situation of citizens to the resources required to make a financial “Fresh Start.” The program, supported by LISC, helps low-to-moderate income families and individuals achieve financial stability by implementing the integrated services approach. This approach is a new way to offer four core services: 1. Financial coaching and education to help build assets 2. Employment and career development 3. Better access to public benefits 4. Life skills training This strategy creates new opportunities for individuals and helps connect employers to well-prepared workers. Open to all Peoria and Tri-County residents.