Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois

Description

Services provided include Domestic and International Adoption Home Studies, assistance with Interstate Adoptions, Birth Parent Services and other resources.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Required Documents

Application packet; Adoption Fee agreement (found on website)

Eligibility

Follows similar eligibility guidelines to those of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Single adults and couples residing in Illinois; At least 21 years old

Fees

Self-pay

Intake Procedure

(1) Call Central Intake at 800-363-LCFS (5237) to schedule an initial appointment or for more information. (2) Review documents listed on website: https://www.lcfs.org/adoption. (3) Complete an application (4) Complete a home study

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Description

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois (LCFS) is a social services agency serving children and families of all faiths, races and ethnic backgrounds. Offers counseling services.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Resident of Illinois

Fees

(1) Insurance (2) Can be covered by employee-assistance program or managed-care arrangements at work (3) Sliding scale a. Affordable rates for school counseling and organization services b. Rates based on family size and income

Intake Procedure

(1) Call 1-800-363-LCFS (5237) or complete a Contact Us form online to schedule an initial appointment. (2) Trained intake counselor will schedule an appointment a counselor nearest you.

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Description

Services include Foster Care and Specialized Foster Care licensing and support.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Required Documents

Completed application paperwork

Eligibility

Age 21 years or older; To be determined after scheduling an appointment: Willing to submit a criminal background check; Financially and physically stable; Able to meet demands of children on a 24-hour basis

Fees

Self-pay

Intake Procedure

(1) Call or email an LCFS office site to schedule a meeting or for more information. Can also attend a local informational meeting: https://www.lcfs.org/events/ (2) An LCFS licensing representative will visit you in your home (3) Complete application paperwork: (a) Fingerprinting will be required of all individuals 18 years or older in the home (b) All individuals in home required to receive a physical examination by a doctor (4) Attend and complete 39 hours of PRIDE training (5) Complete Licensing Assessment (6) Complete final walk-through of home with LCFS representative (7) License will be issued, and your name will be added as an available foster home.

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