Attention Homes for Youth, Inc.
Telephone: 217-744-7788
Address: 829 S. 4th Street, Springfield, IL 62704
Web site: None
Contact Person: DCFS
Population Served: Children involved in open DCFS cases
Services/Programs: Group therapy, educational tutoring, recreational activities, life-skills training, educational field trips, lunch and/or dinner.
Payment: Funded by DCFS

Big Brother Big Sister of Sangamon County
Telephone: 217-753-1216
Address: 444 S. Grand Ave., Springfield, IL 62704
Web site: www.bbbsofsangamonco.com
Contact Person: Anne Mitchelle, Enrollment Specialist
Population Served: Serve children in Sangamon and Christian counties through both community-based and site-based mentoring programs.
Services/Programs: Offer one-to-one mentoring relationships to children who have been referred to them, either by a parent or a teacher.
Payment: Free

Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield
Telephone: 217-544-0548
Address: P.O. Box 2592, 300 S. 15th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
Web site: www.bgcsil.org
Contact Person: Kristin Allen, Executive Director
Population Served: At-risk youth ages 6-18.
Services/Programs: Character-building activities, art activities, educational programs, and athletic programs.
Payment: Free

Care Center of Springfield
Telephone: 217-525-5630
Address: 319 N. 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62701
Web site: None
Contact Person: Nancy Jones
Population Served: Expectant/new mothers
Services/Programs: Helps expectant/new mothers obtain OB/GYN appointments.
Payment: Free

Catholic Charities
Telephone: 217-525-0500
Address: 120 S. 11th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
Web site: None
Contact Person: Danielle Zellers, Area Director
Population Served: Those of lower income
Services/Programs: Provides services to the poor: Breadline/Food Pantry, Health Care Clinics, Children’s Summer Lunch/Activities Program, Used Clothing Store, Crisis Case Management Services, Marriage and Family Therapy.
Payment: Payments differ depending on services

Child Advocacy Center
Telephone: 217-522-2241
Address: 1001 E. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62703
Web site: None
Contact Person: Any staff member (agency in process of hiring a new director)
Population Served: Child abuse victims under the age of 18
Services/Programs: Prevention programs, court advocacy, crisis intervention counseling, and investigation of child abuse cases
Payment: Free

The Children’s Center
Telephone: 217-757-7700
Address: 901 N. First Street, Suite 101, Springfield, IL 62702
Contact Person: Call the telephone number listed above and ask to speak with someone in the Access Center.
Population Served: Children, ages 3 to 17, who meet specific admission criteria
Services/Programs: child and family outpatient therapy, SASS, case management, Mental Health Juvenile Justice Initiative, and psychiatric services
Payment: Medicaid, sliding fee scale

Community Child Care Connection
Telephone: 217-525-2805
Address: 1004 N. Milton Street, Springfield, IL 62702
Web site: www.childcaresolutions.org
Contact Person: Call number listed above and ask to talk to a case worker.
Population Served: Low income families that need help finding child care in their area and assistance paying for it.
Services: Finding child care in your area, help paying for child care, child care training, and a newsletter every three months. Also assist in reporting child abuse or neglect.
Payment: Client co-pay based on income.

Crisis Pregnancy Center
Telephone: 217-528-6511
Address: 1220 S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
Web site: None
Contact Person: Greg Roe
Population Served: Individuals who are pregnant or wanting to adopt
Services/Programs: Counseling for pregnancy and adoption (Christian-based), free pregnancy tests, medical and adoption referrals and housing referrals. “Earn While You Learn Program” for mothers to earn baby clothes, diapers, and other items through mentoring programs.
Payment: Free

Family Service Center
Telephone: 217-528-8406
Address: 1308 S. 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
Web site: www.service2families.com
Contact Person: Josie Rocco, Executive Director
Population Served: Families in need of support
Services/Programs: Strengthen families through multiple services including adoptions, counseling, daycare, family preservation, parenting classes, and programs for pregnant/parenting teens.
Payment: Services are provided by a voluntary not-for-profit agency.

Lutheran Child and Family Services
Telephone: 217-544-4631
Address: 431 S. Grand Avenue West, Springfield, IL 62704
Web site: www.lcfs.org
Contact Person: Kathy Henke
Population Served: Families in need of support
Services/Programs: Strengthens families through support and counseling for couples and families in crisis, problem pregnancies, and abused/neglected children. Also provide adoption and foster care.
Payment: Sliding scale

Mini O’Beirne Crisis Nursery
Telephone: 217-525-6800
Address: 1011 N. 7th Street, Springfield, IL 62702
Web site: www.miniobeirne.org
Contact Person: Kathleen Heyworth, Executive Director
Population Served: Families in need of emergency care for children ages newborn to six-years-old
Services/Programs: Emergency, temporary child care 24 hours a day
Payment: Free

The Parent Place
Telephone: 217-546-5257
Address: 314 S. Grand Avenue West, Springfield, IL 62704
Web site: www.theparentplaceofspringfield.com
Contact Person: Dina Coates-Koebler, Executive Director
Population Served: Local families
Services/Programs: Classes, workshops, community presentations, staff training, support groups and school partnerships.
Payment: Fees vary depending on service

Rutledge Youth Foundation
Telephone: 217-525-7757
Address: 534 W. Miller Street, Springfield, IL 62702
Web site: None
Contact Person: Marty Michelson, Executive Director
Population Served: Abused and neglected teens
Services/Programs: Focus is on teaching teens independent living skills. Also provide educational support programs and foster care services.
Payment: Funded through the United Way

Youth Service Bureau
Telephone: 217-529-8300
Address: 2901 Normandy Road, Springfield, IL 62703
Web site: www.ysbi.com
Population Served: Abused, homeless, neglected, and troubled youth ages 8 to 21 and their families.
Services/Programs: 24-hour crisis intervention, emergency shelter, outreach, advocacy, and counseling.
Payment: Free