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Community Care Program (CCP) in Illinois
The Community Care Program is run by the Illinois Department on Aging for people age 60 and older who need help to stay at home. In-home aides are hired and supervised by contracted In-Home Services agencies. A family member, including a spouse, can be hired by one of these agencies and paid to care for their relative.
Also called: CCP · Illinois Community Care Program · IDoA in-home services · Illinois Department on Aging home care
Who do you care for?
Quick facts
- Pay
- $18–$20/hr (reported)
- Adult children & other relatives
- Yes
- Spouse
- Yes
- Parent of a minor child
- CCP serves adults age 60 and older.
- Waitlist
- none
Who qualifies for CCP
- Illinois resident age 60 or older.
- Needs help with daily tasks, shown by a needs assessment done by a local Care Coordination Unit.
- Meets the program's asset limit and applies for Medicaid if likely eligible (Medicaid enrollees receive services at no cost).
- U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Who can be paid as the caregiver
- Adult children & other relatives Yes
- family members can be paid caregivers once an In-Home Services agency hires them.
- Spouse Yes
- the Department on Aging says family members including a spouse can be hired, with a background check and 24 hours of pre-service training.
- Parent of a minor child
- CCP serves adults age 60 and older.
- Living together
- the caregiver may live with the participant or elsewhere.
Who employs the caregiver: Agency. The family caregiver must be hired and supervised by a contracted In-Home Services agency.
Spouse rules differ by program — see spouse pay in Illinois.
How much CCP pays
$18–$20/hr (reported). The state pays the In-Home Services agency, and the agency pays the aide. The Department on Aging does not publish an aide wage; agency aide pay is reported at about $18–$20 an hour.
Hours and budget: The Care Coordination Unit assessment sets a monthly service plan; hours are based on the level of need.
Compare with other Illinois programs on the Illinois caregiver pay page, or across states in pay rates by state.
Is there a waitlist?
CCP generally enrolls eligible applicants without a waiver waiting list.
How to apply for CCP
- Call the Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252-8966 to be connected to the local Care Coordination Unit.
- The Care Coordination Unit visits for an assessment and helps with the Medicaid application if needed.
- Pick an In-Home Services agency and ask it to hire your family member.
- The family member passes a background check and completes 24 hours of pre-service training before being paid.
- Illinois Department on Aging Senior HelpLine · 1-800-252-8966 · official site
- Find a Care Coordination Unit or agency · 1-800-252-8966 · official site
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CCP questions
Can I get paid to take care of my husband or wife in Illinois?
Yes, through CCP if your spouse is 60 or older. An In-Home Services agency must hire you, run a background check, and give you 24 hours of training.
Can I be paid to care for my mom through CCP?
Yes. Adult children and other relatives can be hired by a CCP In-Home Services agency.
Does CCP cost anything?
People who meet CCP eligibility and enroll get services at no out-of-pocket cost, according to the Department on Aging.
Who do I call to start CCP?
The Senior HelpLine at 1-800-252-8966. It connects you to your local Care Coordination Unit.
Can I hire my relative directly without an agency?
No. Under CCP the caregiver must work for a contracted In-Home Services agency.
Sources: ilaging.illinois.gov · webapps.illinois.gov · Updated 2026-10-08. Program rules change — always confirm with the program.
Where most Illinois caregivers are
Counties with the most residents aged 65 and older. The rules are the same everywhere in Illinois — pick yours for the local picture.