Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

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Chicago, Illinois 60661
Chicago, IL 60661
United States
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DayHours
Monday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago (“CCAC”) was founded more than a century ago to meet human needs through the Mission of Charity. A trusted partner and steward, CCAC has grown to be one of the largest human service providers in the Chicago metropolitan region.

We accompany anyone in need, regardless of their faith, gender, race, or ethnicity. In fact, the majority of the thousands of people we serve each day are not Catholic.

The same is true for the majority of the people who work with us – they partner with us because they are drawn to our values and mission.

We commit to being present to children, youth and families, especially to mothers and their babies – it is core to who we are. We commit to being present to families in crisis and to those coping with loss – it is core to who we are.

 

Services and information

  • Other

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

Average user rating

4.1 / 5
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Spencer Stantis
Apr 11, 2017

They do so much good

Rating: 5
Valery Chekmazov (CHUKA)
Mar 05, 2017

Good charity, but they need to update their policies and fscilities. Its not 1800s

Rating: 3
ANN RAMPLING
Feb 15, 2017

We are regular donators to this organization. It is a godsend for people. Every year my husband even volunteers his time when he is away from his career.

Rating: 5
Ruben Martinez
Feb 05, 2017

Good food pantry,,plus clothing room

Rating: 4
Barb Khan
Jan 14, 2017

Great meals from local restaurants and taverns..served 5 days a week, except certain holidays...theres often enough food to call for seconds, then after that they give out food til its gone..they often have items to give away as you leave, and they have other services available, but you need to ask

Rating: 5