The ECA received a LAN41 DCFS grant in 2020 to distribute emergency wraparound funds to support children and families who are unable to access resources from other agencies. Criteria to apply for wraparound funds includes Niles Township residency, children aged newborn to 8, and documentation of efforts to access resources from local agencies.  

​Wraparound funds build on child and family strengths to meet immediate needs for families with children birth to age 8. These immediate needs may include funds for childcare, afterschool programs, health deductibles, back-to-school supplies or clothing, and emergency payment of bills. Wraparound funds are typically distributed directly to the recipients, such as a landlord, or utility company. LAN 41 has a Wraparound Committee to approve emergency funds for children and families.