Illinois

Illinois resources for caregivers

Key Illinois entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
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Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026

Start hereFront door

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) — Illinois

Find your local AAA for caregiver support, respite resources, and local services (map, county list).

AAA locator (IDoA)Illinois Dept on Aging (home)

Caregiver supportRespite

Caregiver support & respite — Illinois

Many caregiver services and respite supports are coordinated through local AAAs; availability varies by region.

Start with your AAA Senior HelpLine info

MedicaidLTSS

Illinois Medicaid LTSS (start here)

For Medicaid and long-term supports, start with the state Medicaid agency and the application portal.

Illinois HFS (Medicaid)Apply via ABE

Self-directed careInfo

In-home supports & consumer-directed options (ask locally)

Some in-home services can be consumer-directed. Confirm options through your AAA and Medicaid caseworker.

Illinois HFS (Medicaid)Find your AAA

WorkLeave

Federal FMLA (job-protected leave)

Unpaid, job-protected leave for eligible workers (federal law).

FMLA overview (DOL)

SafetyAPS

Adult Protective Services (APS) — Illinois

Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect (community). If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

APS hotline info (IDoA)

Long-term careOmbudsman

Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Illinois

Help resolving concerns in nursing homes and other long-term care settings.

Ombudsman contact (IDoA)Reporting abuse in LTC (IDoA)

ApplyBenefits portal

ABE Illinois (online benefits portal)

Apply for and manage healthcare, food, and cash assistance benefits.

ABE Illinois