ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES - Become a Foster or Adoptive Parent
Address
2133 Belvidere Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 249-7800
Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
AKA:
DCFS
Description:
Provides a temporary safe haven for children who are at serious risk of harm. Offers information on the adoption or guardianship process. Also provides information on unlicensed relative foster care for relative caregivers.
Eligibility:
Must be at least 21 years old and can be married, in a civil union, single, divorced or separated.
Prospective foster families are required to:
- Participate in a home inspection and social assessment.
- Complete 27 hours of training focused on foster care and the needs of children who are in foster care.
- Complete a criminal background check of all household members.
- Be financially stable.
- Complete a health screening that includes verification that immunizations are up to date.
Languages:
Spanish
Program Fees:
No fee
Intake Process:
Visit website to apply at https://dcfs.illinois.gov/get-involved/become-a-foster-or-adoptive-parent.html
Contacts
Program Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(847) 249-7800
Office of Inspector General Foster Parent Hotline
(800) 722-9124
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2133 Belvidere Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
Mailing
2133 Belvidere Road
Waukegan, IL 60085
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
None
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Legal Status:
State
Date of Official Change:
November 14, 2023
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- Illinois
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- Lake County
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- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake County
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