Association House of Chicago
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Contact Information
1116 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60651
United States
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Chicago, IL 60651
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM-1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Association House provides support and care for vulnerable children and families who have a history of child abuse and neglect and are involved with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). We serve the Cook County and Northern Illinois areas and remain one of the few providers with fully bilingual English/Spanish staff.
Our goal is to ensure the safety, well-being, and healthy development of children and adolescents with a history of trauma and to promote their resilience and progress. We aim to help parents and families develop nurturing and safe relationships with their children.
Values
Every participant, staff, guest, and friend who enters Association House can expect each interaction to be characterized by:
Integrity: Being ethical and demonstrating a commitment to mission, values, and philosophy
Excellence: Using skills and abilities to increase effectiveness consistently
Respect: Recognizing and affirming the unique value of each individual, group, and culture
Leadership: Taking every opportunity to develop one’s capacity for decision-making, individual initiative, and quality of life choices
Education: Enhancing the potential of individuals and communities
Association House is a nonprofit organization in Humboldt Park that provides wraparound services in English and Spanish.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
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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Jun 13, 2015
I notice the change in my son from been at the bottom without hope to over coming obstacle thanks to the teacher and others that took the time to assist him to a better future. Very proud of my son. Thanks to the Association house.