The department of health and home care for family support

The Family Support Program (FSP), formerly known as the Individual Care Grant program, provides access to intensive mental health services and supports to youth with a severe emotional disturbance. The goal of the FSP is to support eligible youth and their families by strengthening family stability, improving clinical outcomes, and promoting community-based services. Questions regarding the FSP may be directed to HFS via phone at 217-557-1000, or via email at

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Workgroup Information
What is social care and support?
Telephone help
Getting access to social care and support
Paying for social care and support
Help for carers
How do I apply for DHHS program?
What is the US DHHS grant?
How do I apply for IHSS in Texas?
How does the Department of Health and Human Services support the public welfare?

The FSP operates pursuant to 89 Ill. Adm. Code 139, commonly referred to as “Rule 139.” HFS is the state agency responsible for the FSP. The program receives administrative and clinical support from eQHealth Solutions, Inc. (eQHealth), the HFS Quality Improvement Organization/Peer Review Organization (QIO/PRO)

Family Support Program Update

Public Act (P.A.) 101-0461 expands the age of eligibility for services, the development of additional services, and more in the Family Support Program (FSP). However, these changes will be developed over a period of time, as outlined in P.A. 101-0461, and will not be operational until the current FSP policies and rules (89IL Adm. Code 139) are amended, approved, and adopted by the Department. Until the new rules are adopted, the current requirements for the Family Support Program will be in effect and can be found at the link below:

89IL Adm. Code 139: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/089/08900139sections.html

Public Act 101-0461: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=101-0461&GA=101

Program Materials

About the Family Support Program

About the Family Support Program (Spanish)

Family Support Program Application

Family Support Program Application (Spanish)

FSP Continued Enrollment Packet (Word) (pdf)

FSP Continued Enrollment Packet (Spanish) (Word) (pdf)

FSP Webinar for Hospital Providers 09/19

FSP Webinar for Hospital Provders 09/19 Powerpoint

FSP Webinar for Hospital Providers 09/19 FAQs

FSP-1: Prior Authorization for Family Support Services (Word) (pdf)

FSP-2: Prior Authorization for Individual Support Days (Word) (pdf)

FSP-3: Bed Hold and Notification of Absence (Word) (pdf)

FSP-4: Residential Exception Request (Word) (pdf)

Unusual Incident Report (Word) (pdf)

Workgroup Information

Website for Workgroups under PA 101-461 (pdf)

Workgroup on Access to Substance Use Treatment Agenda 07/17/2020 (pdf)

Workgroup on Access to Substance Use Treatment Members (pdf)

Workgroup on Preventative Mental Health Services Agenda 03/26/2020 (pdf)

Workgroup on Preventative Mental Health Services Agenda 07/10/2020 (pdf)

Workgroup on Preventative Mental Health Services Agenda 10/01/2020 (pdf)

Workgroup on Preventative Mental Health Services website posting (pdf)

Workgroup on SUT-CST Agenda 01/21/2021 (pdf)

Workgroup on SUT-CST Agenda 02/18/2021 (pdf)

Workgroup on SUT-CST Agenda 03/18/2021 (pdf)

Workgroup on SUT-CST Agenda 04/15/21 (pdf)

Workgroup to Design a SUT-CST Model Agenda 12/17/2020 (pdf)

Workgroup on SUT-CST Meeting Minutes 12/17/2020 (pdf)

Workgroup on SUT-CST Meeting Minutes 2/18/21 (pdf)

Questions regarding the FSP may be directed to HFS via phone at 217-557-1000, or via email at

This guide is for people who have care and support needs, their carers, and people who are planning their future care needs.

They're services to help you if you:

need practical support because of illness or disability
care for someone receiving social care and support

Social care and support is usually paid for by:

people who need services and their families
by the local council's social services department

Types of social care and support include:

help at home from a paid carer
meals on wheels
having home adaptations
household gadgets and equipment
personal alarms and home security systems so you can call for help (for instance, if you have a fall)
different types of housing, such as supported living services and care homes

Find out about different care services, equipment and care homes.

Telephone help

If you want advice or help by speaking to someone over the phone, you'll find lots of helpful numbers and links in our section on telephone helplines and forums.

You can arrange care and support privately yourself.

If you want the council to arrange or pay towards your care, you have to get a needs assessment.

The needs assessment tells you what type of care will help you and how it'll be delivered to you.

If you have a carer, they can also have a carer's assessment.

Paying for care and support can be confusing and a worry.

For clear advice on how much care and support costs, and where you can get help with the costs, read our section on money, work and benefits.

As a general rule, if you have less than £23,250 in savings and investments, your care will be paid for partly or in full by the council. This does not include the value of your property unless you're moving into a care home. Read more about when the council might pay for your care.

If you have more than £23,250 in savings, you'll be expected to pay for your own care.

Some services are free for everybody. They're not means-tested. Read about care and support you can get for free.

Help for carers

If you're a carer, you can find information about support and benefits for carers and caring for children and young people.

You probably are a carer if you're looking after someone regularly (including your spouse or a family member) because they're ill or disabled.

NHS care

In some situations, social care and support is provided by the NHS instead of your local council. In these instances it's free. It's not means-tested.

It includes:

up to 6 weeks of care after illness or hospital discharge, known as reablement (this service can also be provided by local councils)
care if you have complex and serious health conditions (NHS continuing healthcare)

Page last reviewed: 24 September 2021
Next review due: 24 September 2024

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What is the US DHHS grant?

DHHS Grant Program – Overview The majority of HHS grants are distributed directly to the various states, educational and community organizations and federally recognized tribes. These grants are also provided directly to individual applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria for the funding.

How do I apply for IHSS in Texas?

Call toll-free to 1-877-438-5658 to apply for services. Please be prepared to provide Social Security and Medicaid numbers, type of disability, age of the onset of the disability, date of birth, address, and telephone number of the person needing services.

How does the Department of Health and Human Services support the public welfare?

How does the Department of Health and Human Services support the public welfare? It runs health and well-being programs for many people. It provides assistance and guidance to veterans. It ensures food safety along with plant and animal health.