HealthWorks

 HEALTHWORKS  

 HealthWorks of Illinois is a collaborative effort between the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).  The primary purpose is to assure that DCFS wards, from birth to age 21 who are in subsitute care, receive accessible, essential and quality health care services.

HealthWorks of Illinois is a statewide program consisting of Lead Agencies that oversee counties in their area.  HealthWorks of Northwest Illinois is located within the Winnebago County Health Department and is a Lead Agency, covering nine Northwest counties of Illinois:  Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago.

Foster Parent Information (click on links below)

• HealthWorks Brochure         
• Frequently Asked Questions                                           
• Steps to Becoming a Foster Parent                                    
• Types of Foster Care                                                     
• Licensing Process
• Financial Information

Case Worker Information (click on links below)

• Health Passport
• Health Services Encounter Form
• Needed Exams for Children Coming into Foster Care
• Medical Record Responsibility
• HIV Testing

Provider Information (click on link below)

• Exams Needed, Primary Care Provider Details

1-800-355-8909

815-720-4341