Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance | Illinois Department of Human Services - Peoria County
103 NE Jefferson Ave, Second Floor, Peoria, IL 61602
Eligibility
Requirements vary by program.
Please note that rental assistance is only possible if the individual/family is eligible for TANF and is then found eligible for Crisis Assistance. More information on Crisis Assistance here: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32273
SNAP recipients can also now use this screener to see if they are subject to, meeting, or may be eligible for an exemption from SNAP Work Requirements: https://aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABAWD?lang=EN
Hours
Monday through Friday (except state holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
309-671-8100
Voice·
Peoria Family Community Resource Center
800-843-6154
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Illinois Department of Human Services State Help Line
Website
https://www.dhs.state.il.usLanguages
English (primarily); State Help Line and Applications have Spanish option.
Application process
Please visit website or call.
Fees
None
Service area
Woodford County, IL
Peoria County, IL
The Illinois Department of Human Services is one of the state's largest agencies, offering the SNAP/Link, Medicaid, TANF, and AABD (Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled) programs, among others.
Last Assured
01/23/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Illinois Department of Human Services Peoria County
The Illinois Department of Human Services is one of the state's largest agencies, offering the SNAP/Link, Medicaid, TANF, and AABD (Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled) programs, among others.