Walking alongside families across Gallatin, Saline, White, Hardin, Pope, Jackson, Franklin, Williamson, and Alexander County.

  • The BRICK Program is here to support rural parents and caregivers with compassionate services designed to bridge critical resource gaps. Families can access critical support services as well as emergency assistance for food, shelter, and other basic needs. BRICK is here to help families build stability and resilience— all at no cost to the family.

  • The BRICK Program is led by staff with lived experience in navigating DCFS and adversity, offering support that’s real, relatable, and rooted in resilience.

    • Convertible car seats

    • Pack and Play portable cribs

    • Grocery cards

    • Gas cards

    • Rehousing assistance costs

    • Individual peer parent support and mentorship

    • Certified Doula services

    • DCFS-approved Nurturing Parenting Program Classes

    • DCFS case navigation and support

    • Pregnancy and childbirth education

    • Screening and referral for pregnant and postpartum substance use disorders and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

    • Parent and caregiver support groups

    • Case management

    • Resource navigation

    • Referral for services

  • Parents and families of children 0-18 who would benefit from parenting and family support services, especially those at-rick of or experiencing DCFS involvement.

  • The BRICK Program is available in three locations around Southern Illinois:

    SIRAC Shawneetown (193 West Shawnee Ave, Shawneetown)

    SIRAC Harrisburg (1014 N. Main St, Harrisburg)

    The Little Resource Center - Carbondale (801 E. Main St, Carbondale)

  • Enrollment is simple! Just complete the form and a program staff member will reach out to you within 24 hours.

  • Yes! Just complete and submit our form and one of our program staff will be in touch within 24 hours.

You don’t have to struggle alone. Start moving forward today.

The BRICK Program is made possible through funding from the Department of Children and Family Services.