Resources

Educational Rights

Kelli Gritz, 
Homeless Liaison

Will County ROE
(815) 740-4787
[email protected]
National Center for Homeless Education
(800) 308-2145
http://www.serve.org/nche/
Information Hotline
Illinois State 
Board of Education

(800) 215-6379
http://isbe.net/homeless
National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)
http://naehcy.org
ISBE Homeless Education Coordinator
217-524-4832
National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty (NLCHP)
http://www.nlchp.org
The Opening Doors Project
(224) 366-8623
http://homelessed.net
US Department of Education, Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program
http://www.ed.gov/programs/homeless/index.html
Illinois Coalition to End Homelessness
(708) 263-3590
 

 

State/Federal Resources

Will County Center for Community Concerns
(815) 722-0722
http://www.wcccc.net
Illinois Department of Public Health
http://www.idph.state.il.us/
Will County Health Department
http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/    
    • Will County Family Health Services
        http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/
Northern Illinois Food Bank
http://solvehungertoday.org
State of Illinois All Kids-Healthcare 
http://www.hfs.illinois.gov/
WIC Clinic 
(800) WIC-FOOD
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
Social Security Offices in Illinois
http://www.idph.state.il.us/
Illinois Department of Human Services
(815) 740-5350
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx
• Illinois Vital Records (Birth Certificates)
http://www.idph.state.il.us/
• TANF Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30358
• Food stamps
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30357
• Apply for Food stamps, Cash, Medical Assistance
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=33698
U.S. Department of Housing and Human Development
http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=il&topic=homeless

 

Local Resources

Village of Crete
524 W. Exchange Street
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-5431
http://www.villageofcrete.org/
Crete Township Civic Services
1367 Wood Street
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-8279
http://www.cretetownship.com/
• Emergency food for Crete Township residents on Wednesdays from 9am-Noon
Village of Monee
5130 W. Court Street
Monee, IL 60449
(708) 534-8301
http://www.villageofmonee.org/
Monee Township
26121 S Egyptian Trail
Monee, IL 60449
(708) 534-6020
http://www.moneetownship.com/
• Food pantry, need proof of residency in Monee/University Park,
      M-F from 9am-4pm, closed Noon-1PM
Village of Park Forest
350 Victory Drive
Park Forest, Illinois 60466    
General Phone: (708) 748-1112 
http://www.villageofparkforest.com/index.php?src=
Rich Township Pantry
22013 Governors Highway
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 748-6722
http://www.richtownship.org/
Village of University Park
698 Burnham Drive
University park, IL 60484
(708) 534-6451
http://www.university-park-il.com
 

 

Local Housing Resources (within District 201-U)

Autumn Ridge Apartments
119 E Sycamore Drive
Park Forest, IL 60466
708-283-2222
708-283-1078
Crete Village West Apartments
1431 Vincennes
Crete, IL 60417
708-672-5006
Arbors at Hickory Creek
4791 Hickory Creek Drive
University Park, IL 60484
866-791-4536
Dynasty House Apartments
709 Sandra Drive
University Park, IL 60484
866-437-1685 ext 6501
Brittany Woods Apartments
759 Burr Oak Lane
University Park, IL 60484
708-534-6501
Governors House 
871 Burnham Drive
University Park, IL 60484
888-306-9344
Thornwood House Apartments
1 Thornwood Dr.
University Park, IL 60484
708-534-2535
No hidden fees
1-bed studio- $540
1-bed-$580
Pay: Phone, cable, and light
 

 

Local Housing Resources (out of district)

Ash Street Cooperative
137 Ash St.
Park Forest, IL 60466
708-747-9600
School District: 168
Purchase a membership: 10,500-19,000

The New Colonies
316 West 34th Street
Steger, IL 60475
888-313-6603
School District: Bloom Trail

Carriage Creek Apartments
22501 Butterfield Drive
Richton Park, IL 60471
866-304-0928 ext 5493
Park Towers Apartments
3905 Tower Drive
Richton Park, IL 60471
866-872-6918 ext. 2605
Cedar Ridge Apartments
950 Cedar Ridge Lane
Richton Park, IL 60471
866-759-9060 ext 8731

Richton Square Apartments LLC
22300 Richton Square Rd
Richton Park, IL 60471
708-481-5685
-School District: Rich Central
-Application fee: $35
-1-bed $675, 2 bed $805, New 2 bed-$850
-Security deposit: First months rent
-Electricity: tenants are responsible

Cedarwood Cooperative Inc
63 Cedar Street
Park Forest, IL 60466
708-747-3833 
School District: Steger
Rent: Purchase only 8,000-25,000
Application fee: $45
Members pay utilities
www.mycedarwood.com

Richton Trails Apartments
4522 Heartland Dr. Apt 28A
Richton Park, IL 60417
708-481-8200
School District: Rich South 227
Market Rent: $825-$875
Security Deposit: $1,250
Heat: Included in Rent
Electricity: Tenants Responsible

Central Park Townhomes
11 Fir Street
Park Forest, IL 60466
866-687-8585 ext 5915 
School District: 162
Thorn Creek Townhomes
13 Fir Street
Park Forest, IL 60466
708-672-5006
School district: 163
Crestview Apartments
3726 Union Ave.
Steger, Il 60475
708-754-2787
1-bed (small)-$515-$595
Security deposit: same as rent
 
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