ARDEN SHORE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES - Foster Care Program
Address
329 North Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-1730
Administration 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
Description:
Places children who have experienced neglect and/or abuse in a safe home. Other services include:
- Counseling services for children, foster parents, and birth parents
- Children advocacy in court
- 24 hour crisis interventions
- Foster home monitoring
- Referrals for birth parents to get help for issues that prevent them from being with their children.
Also offers !respite! care to help give full-time foster parents a break on weekends or short term for 1-2 weeks at a time.
Eligibility:
Your home must have enough room and meet basic safety and sanitary standards. You must pass a criminal background check, be physically and emotionally capable of caring for a child and not have drug problems. Training is required to prepare you for issues that can arise.
Languages:
Spanish
Program Fees:
No Fees
Intake Process:
Referral Required: Must come from DCFS upon completion of an indicated abuse/neglect investigation.
Contacts
Jennifer Woods
Primary Contact
Foster Care Services Contact
Program Contact Information
(847) 623-1730 x132
Phone Numbers
Primary Agency Phone
(847) 623-1730
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
329 North Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
Mailing
329 North Genesee Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Wishlist:
Diapers (infants, toddlers, and older children)
Formula
Baby/toddler food/snacks
Carseats (both for agency transportation vehicles and families that need them)
All ages clothing
Cribs
Pack 'n' plays
Toddler beds
Sheets and bedding materials (both toddler and twin size mattresses)
Therapeutic activities for children with trauma( arts and crafts)
Hygiene products (for both girls and boys)
Gas cards/Ventra cards/bus passes (to facilitate visitation and services for parents and children)
*New items only
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Date of Official Change:
May 12, 2022
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- Illinois
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Geography Served
- Illinois
- Lake County
- Lake County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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