Need Help? You're in the Right Place.

Kids In Need of McHenry County supports both families and the professionals who serve children. If you’re a parent, guardian, or caregiver in need of assistance, or a child-serving agency looking to request support for a child, you’ll find what you need here. Please select the section below that best fits your role to get started.

Caregivers

If you're a parent, guardian, or caregiver in need of support, we’re here to help. Families who register with Kids In Need of McHenry County can receive essential items, participate in special programs, and access resources tailored to your needs. Click below to learn more and request assistance.

Social Worker

If you work with children through a school, social service agency, or community organization, you can request support on their behalf. Kids In Need of McHenry County partners with child-serving professionals to ensure kids get timely access to essentials and resources. Click below to submit a request or learn more.

Register/Request/Schedule
Request/Schedule
OrganizationPhone Number
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline800-25-ABUSE
Crisis Line800-345-9049
Advocacy Hotline800-232-3798
Options and Advocacy
(Early Intervention & Autism Resources McHenry Co.)		815-477-4720
Early Intervention (Lake County)847-377-8900
WIC (McHenry County)815-334-4505
WIC (Lake County)847-377-8420
Lake County GAL Office312-433-4300
CASA (McHenry County)779-994-4398
CASA (Kane County)847-383-6260

Useful Forms

Foster Parent
Handbook

Youth Bill
of Rights

Daycare
Application

Other DCFS
Forms

Supports

Facebook Support/Resource Groups