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Elizabeth M. Whitehorn, Director

Application

Apply Online

  1. Abe.illinois.gov or

Application Download

  1. English HBWD Application (pdf)

  2. Solicitud de HBWD en español (pdf)

For more information or to request an application to be mailed, please call our hotline Toll-Free at:

1-800-226-0768

TTY: 1-866-675-8440

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