America World Adoption
America World desires for every adoptable orphan to be placed in a Christian home. America World Adoption is committed to building strong relationships with staff and families while providing excellent social services that are guided by the following values:
- Integrity & Wise Stewardship
- Respect & Empathy
- Creativity
- Commitment to the best interest of Orphans and Families
- Dependency on God
We believe it is our responsibility to support families throughout the adoption process, especially the assessment phase, and to provide them with the resources that will enable them to become successful parents of an adopted child.
Services and information
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
You must meet minimum requirements to provide foster care for children in Illinois. To become a foster parent, you must:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Attend foster parent orientation
- Pass a background check
- Finish 30 hours of foster parent training
- Complete the Home Study
- Provide at least three references
- Clear a physical exam
- Maintain financial stability
Foster families must be able to provide a safe and comfortable home for a child. You must provide room for the child to have a bed and enough space for personal belongings.
Foster parents do not need to be married or have a partner. However, if married, couples must show a stable marriage of at least one year before they can foster a child in Illinois.
Foster parents need to meet a child's basic care needs, such as providing meals and clothing. Foster families must also support a foster child's education and assist them in developing social skills.
Contact the DCFS or a local licensed child-placing agency to learn more or begin the fostering approval process.
Ratings and Reviews
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Mar 14, 2021
No orphans no more
Apr 14, 2018
America World Adoption had been very helpful for us in facilitating our home study for our adoption.
Thanks!