Winnebago County

Local offices in Winnebago County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Child support · State office

  Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Rockford Office

  175 Executive Parkway, Suite 107, Rockford, IL 61107

  Help here

  • Child support servicesApply for child support services or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-447-4278DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hfs.illinois.gov

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services, Winnebago Family Community Resource Center

  171 Executive Parkway, Suite 101, Rockford, IL 61107

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with state cash, food, and medical benefits.Apply online
  Call 815-987-7620DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us

• Housing help · Regional office

  Winnebago County Housing Authority

  3617 Delaware Street, Rockford, IL 61102

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about public housing and housing choice vouchers for eligible households.Apply online
  Call 815-963-2133DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wchauthority.com

• Public health · County office

  Winnebago County Health Department

  555 North Court Street, Rockford, IL 61103

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesGet health screenings, family planning, disease testing, immunizations, and other clinic services.Read more
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 815-720-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on publichealth.wincoil.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Winnebago County Circuit Court Self-Help Center and Law Library

  400 West State Street, Rockford, IL 61101

  Help here

  • Self-help legal researchUse legal reference materials in the law library if you are representing yourself in court.
  Call 815-319-4500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on circuitclerk.wincoil.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging

  1111 South Alpine Road, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61108

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and assistanceOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services and benefits.
  Call 815-226-4901DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwilaaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County

  555 North Court Street, Suite 300, Rockford, IL 61103

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and financial assistance.
  Call 815-516-2850DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wincoil.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  The Workforce Connection, Rockford

  303 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101

  Help here

  • Employment and training helpGet help finding a job, building work skills, or planning a career change.
  Call 815-847-7574DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on theworkforceconnection.org

• State office

  Illinois Secretary of State, Rockford Central Driver Services Facility

  3720 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license, get a REAL ID, or handle vehicle title and registration services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov

Winnebago County, Illinois website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Winnebago County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Winnebago County

• Cherry Valley
• Durand
• Loves Park
• Machesney Park
• New Milford
• Pecatonica
• Rockford
• Rockton
• Roscoe
• South Beloit
• Winnebago

Illinois programs by kind of help

These are run by Illinois and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026