YOUTH HOUSING | WEBSTER CANTRELL YOUTH ADVOCACY
202 East Eldorado Street, Decatur, IL 62523
Eligibility
Open to those who are at least age 17.5 and less than age 21, who have an open DCFS case and be within six months of transferring out of DCFS care or be a former youth who was emancipated; Youth who entered adoption or subsidized guardianship after their 14th birthday are also eligible; Must be homeless or in significant danger of becoming homeless if assistance is not provided
Required documents
Varies by service
Hours
Mon 9 am - 5 pm
Tue 9 am - 5 pm
Wed 9 am - 5 pm
Thu 9 am - 5 pm
Fri 9 am - 5 pm
(217) 422-7864
Voice
Languages
English
Application process
Call or email for information
Fees
None
Service area
Piatt County, Illinois
Dewitt County, Illinois
Macon County, Illinois
Description
Case management designed for adolescents who are at risk of becoming homeless upon emancipation from DCFS. Services include assistance with locating/maintaining housing, employment, and other items necessary to sustain independence within the community.
What's Here
Providing organization
WEBSTER CANTRELL YOUTH ADVOCACY
Serves at-risk youth and families through a wide range of strength-based, trauma informed services.