Board of Human Care

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Nurse's Notes- by Church Nurse, Ruth Benton will be updated as articles and advice are written for the newsletter and bulletin. These articles will include tips and advice for a healthy lifestyle.

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is a private child welfare agency having responsibility for recruitment and on-going management and support of foster and adoptive homes for some of Illinois’ most vulnerable children. The foster and adoptive families provide a loving, nurturing and stable home environment for these children, many who have been seriously abused or neglected. Each year Lutheran Social Services sponsors a Christmas party for the foster/adoptive families as a small token of appreciation for the important work they do all year long. If you would like to contribute a gift card or check to Lutheran Social Services please give it to one of the Human Care Board members by November 18th.

We would also like to help support Eastern Illinois Food Bank. Every dollar donated enables the Food Bank to secure $10 worth of food for a household in need. You can either mail a check to the Eastern Illinois Food Bank, 2405 North Shore Drive, Urbana, IL or give it to one of the Human Care Board members.

In addition to your free will offering at the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 18th we ask that you please donate one food item to help restock the Trinity food pantry. Thank you for your help.

The Human Care Board will again sponsor families from King Elementary School for Christmas. Christmas Tree tags will be available in the Narthex to purchase clothes or a toy (not set dollar amount). Return the wrapped present with the Christmas Tree tag attached to the present by December 16th. We are asking the members of Trinity to please help with this community outreach program and share the Joy of our greatest gift – JESUS.
ALL GOOD GIFTS COME FROM HIM.

Senior Resource Center – Since our beginnings in 1911 by University of Illinois Professor Dr. Edward C. Hayes and leaders of the religious community we have spent nearly one hundred years as a private non profit organization addressing the social service and healthcare needs of the residents of Champaign County. Today we have expanded our opportunities to include an array of programs to serve the specific needs of those who are age 60 or more.

We are committed to help older adults to be able to remain independent and safe in their own homes while preserving their personal dignity. Our HomeCare services surround those we serve with the support needed to stay at home and age gracefully in place. In addition, our expert staff can help individuals apply for local, state, or national programs and services for which they may be eligible such as Medicare Part D, Illinois Care RX, utility assistance and more.

Senior Information Helpline
Information over the telephone about resources, programs, and benefits of interest to older adults and their families.
                                                                                                                                                            No Fee
Outreach
In-home assessment, referral, and advocacy to increase older adults’ access to community resources.
                                                                                                                                                            No Fee
Senior Counseling & Advocacy
On-going in-home support to seniors and their families. May include assistance with or family issues as well as help securing benefits and services.
                                                                                                                                                            No Fee
Caregiver Support Services
Information, support, referral, and training to family members caring for older adults and to older adults raising relatives age 18 and under. Available in Champaign and Piatt Counties.
                                                                                                                                                            No Fee
Meals on Wheels
Home-delivered, hot, noon meals Monday through Friday in Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy. For older adults or anyone who has long-term or short-term difficulty with cooking. Sack suppers and special diet meals are available. Any person needing long-term or short-term assistance with meals is eligible.
                                                                                                                                                            Fee for service
HomeCare
Non-medical, in-home assistance with personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing, etc.), meal preparation, shopping, errands, laundry, housework and/or companionship. All HomeCare Assistants are pre-screened, trained and certified. All HomeCare Assistants have background checks completed and are closely supervised by professional staff. Care Coordination services are also available.
                                                                                                            Fee-for-service and option for subsidized rates
Senior Transportation
Rides and transportation alternatives throughout Champaign County for medical appointments and financial or legal matters. Assisted transportation available. Two days advance notice required.
                                                                                                                        No fee with MTD Dash Pass
Senior Protective Services
Assistance for older adults in a home setting who are experiencing abuse, neglect or financial exploitation. Includes in-home assessment, intervention, and follow-up.

To make a confidential report of suspected abuse, or for assistance, call the Senior Resource Center at 217-352-5100 or the 24-hour Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-866-800-1409. Serving Champaign and Piatt Counties. Anonymous reports accepted.
                                                                                                                                                            No fee