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

Please Read: Notice About Housing Assistance

At this time, the BRICK Program does not have funding available to provide housing or rental assistance directly. However, our team is here to help DCFS-involved families navigate available resources, including assistance with Norman Fund Requests and connections to local programs that may be able to help with housing, utilities, or other basic needs. If your family is working with DCFS and you need help exploring your options, please reach out — we’ll walk alongside you to find the support and stability your family deserves.

  • 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 delivered by people with lived experience. 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.

    • 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 Marion (4503 W Deyoung St. Suite 10a)

    SIRAC Vienna (406 E Vine St.)

  • 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.

Click here to review the BRICK Participant Handbook to learn more about the program!

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.