Our Children's Homestead

Description

Offers Illinois Foster to Adopt services and Interstate Adoption and matching assistance services.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Required Documents

May include Identification; Proof of income. Call or see website for additional information.

Eligibility

Child who has been in foster care for at least 6 months. Adoptive Parent must be: 21 years or older; Fulfill DCFS Illinois family licensing requirements; Prove income to adequately provide for the child; Have no severe criminal background; Provide a specific, written backup plan for guardianship

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

(1) Contact Adoptions Program via phone or email. (2) Provide needed documents (3) Complete adoption and advocacy training

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Description

Program partnering with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to provide specialized foster care to Illinois youth, particularly those considered at risk. Children entering foster care through this program are either returned home once their parents have completed all services and requirements mandated; put up for permanent adoption by new families; Subsidized Guardianship; or, Independence, applicable for younger adults that enter the program with the goal of transitioning into independent adult living.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Required Documents

Confirm all requirements over the phone or on the website

Eligibility

Illinois youth of all ages

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call or visit website for more information

Languages

Spanish, English

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Program for recruiting and supporting foster parents and foster families.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Required Documents

Application (available on website); Photo ID with proof of age; Proof of residency; Proof of income; Call to confirm all other document requirements

Eligibility

At least 21 years of age; Rents or owns their own home; Single, married or cohabitating; Meets financial/income requirements; Pass a criminal background check

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

(1) Call to speak to a Foster Parent Recruiter (2) Complete initial application packet (3) Participate in 3 home visits with Licensing Rep (4) Complete all required training (5) Provide all requested paperwork

Languages

Spanish, English

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers