SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN - Temporary Housing for Children
Address
4300 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 653-2200
Service Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone line is available 24/7 for emergency situations.
Description:
Aims to provide family support and stabilization to prevent children entering foster care. Provides temporary housing for children if parents are in an emergency situation and have no one to help them watch their children. Emergency situations include:
- Hospitalizations
- Lack of childcare
- DCFS involvement
- Addiction recovery programs
- Homelessness
- Incarceration
Children are placed with families that have undergone background checks and training that are similar to foster care. The average length of stay with the host families is 30-45 days.
**Note: This is NOT a child care or foster care facility.**
Eligibility:
Must be families with children under 18 years of age and who are in emergency crises.
Must be a parent(s) who still have custody of their children.
Must not not have relatives who are able to care for their children.
Languages:
Spanish
Program Fees:
No fee.
Intake Process:
Call to apply - families must sign a documentation agreement
Documents required:
- None
Contacts
Program Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Primary Program Phone
(773) 653-2200
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
4300 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60641
Mailing
4300 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60641
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
Accepts monetary donations.
Volunteer Opportunities:
1. Host Families - Temporarily house children
2. Family Friend - Provide support to host and/or placing parent
3. Resource Friend - Provide goods and/or services to host and placing parents
Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities - Maritza Moreno 773-653-2222 or mmoreno@safefamilies.net
Date of Official Change:
September 27, 2022
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Geography Served
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake County
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