A Host family site provides the emotional benefit of inviting an individual with developmental disabilities into a family setting to learn and share life experiences, enriching the individual’s life as well as the providers.

A host family provider offers long term support to an individual whether it is helping with banking, shopping, going to doctor appointments, playing games or talking about their day. This significant commitment will have lasting memories for the individual and the providers. PARC believes in working together with the individual and provider to overcome barriers, therefore individuals can achieve their dreams.

Providers are chosen based on their character, compatibility with individual, and an in-depth home study.

All individuals must be screened by CISA (Central Illinois Service Access) for placement and funding eligibility.

The ISC agency to contact in Peoria is:

Central Illinois Service Access, Inc. (CISA) 
101 Madigan Drive 
Lincoln , IL 62656
Phone: (217)732-4731

All Host Family sites are licensed and monitored by IDHS (Illinois Department of Human Services).

For information on becoming a Host Family Provider contact Mike Cheesman, Host Family Program Manager, at (309) 689-3663.