Agencies that provide free or low-cost childcare, family services, or family programs.
Please contact the agency directly for program qualifications.
Boys & Girls Club of Lake County:
After School & Family Programs
847-473-5990
https://www.bgclc.org/
Family First Center of Lake County:
Family Programs, Case Management
224-421-0948
https://familyfirstcenter.org/overview-1
Girls of Character:
Free After School Program for Boys and Girls
224.304.0019
https://www.girlsofcharacter.org/after-school-program
Home Away from Home:
Family Services, Youth Development
847-903-5812
https://www.homeawayfromhomeydr.com/principles-and-programs
HOPE Center:
Family Resources, Emergency Assistance
847-719-7909
https://thehopecenter.com/
IDHS - Childcare Assistance Program
877-746-0829
https://dcfs.illinois.gov/
LGBTQ+ Center of Lake County:
Support Groups, Referrals to Wraparound Care
847-975-3561
https://lgbtqlc.com/groups/
One Hope United
Low or No-Cost Childcare Services, Family Classes
847-245-6800
https://onehopeunited.org/childcare/
Roberti Community House
After School, Family Programs
847-623-4221
https://www.roberticommunityhouse.org/
Triple C NFP
Drop-In Family Center, Family Programs, Youth Development
1400 Sunset Ave, Suite 2-3, Waukegan, IL 60085847-962-5602
https://triplecsnfp.org/
YWCA Lake County
Childcare Expense Assistance & HeadStart
847-662-4247
https://ywcachicago.org/