How Do I Enroll in the PUNS Database?

Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS)

  1. You must first contact your ISC/PAS Agency for an interview

  2. Based on the information you provide during this interview, the PAS/ISC will complete a "Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services" (PUNS) form, and will put your need for services into one of these categories:

Note:  A completed PUNS form does not mean that you are eligible for services, and does not guarantee that services will be provided. However, it ensures that the Illinois Department of Human Services knows about your need for services.

How to Contact your ISC/PAS Agency

To contact the PAS Agency for an interview, please use our DHS Office Locator to find the agency nearest to your home.  Included with the contact information in the DHS Office Locator are maps to and from the agencies.