Paws Giving Independence
About the Program
Illinois residency and ability to attend Peoria training are explicit eligibility requirements.
Service Dogs Offered
Service dogs; facilitated service dogs; facility dogs
Who Qualifies
Illinois residents; service-dog applicants age 10+, facilitated applicants age 6+
Geographic eligibility: Illinois; weekly Peoria training required
Does the Program Provide the Dog?
Provider supplies dog: Yes
Yes
Owner-training supported: No
No indication
Cost & Financial Requirements
No placement price found; applicants must be able to afford about $600–$800/year routine veterinary/grooming care
Directory cost category: Under $1,000
Wait Time & Application Status
Wait time: No estimate until accepted and in matching process
Applications: Open / Available
Inquiry/application available
ApplicationTraining & Travel Requirements
Training model: Applicant training classes, matching/home passes, post-match training and annual recertification
Travel/on-site requirement: Weekly classes in Peoria for ~4 months and monthly sessions for ~6 months after match
Support After Placement
Six-month follow-up and annual recertification for working life