Children's Home & Aid Society of Illinois
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Contact Information
200 West Monroe Street
Ste 2100
Chicago, IL 60606
United States
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Ste 2100
Chicago, IL 60606
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Children's Home & Aid provides child welfare services, counseling and treatment programs, child care, and education.
Our Core Beliefs
We believe the most important asset for a child's and youth's well-being is the family.
We believe racial and social equity is foundational.
We believe discrimination in all forms influences perceptions of families’ strengths and abilities, which can lead to actions and interventions ultimately harmful to child and youth wellbeing.
We will replace what we currently think of as child welfare services with what we know to be child, family, and community well-being solutions.
We believe human potential is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not.
We believe that social capital, economic mobility, and other outcomes vital for children and youth to thrive should not be predicted by race or zip code.
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
Average user rating
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Aug 28, 2019
Really good people
Apr 18, 2017
Caring and empowering. Great environment. My son loves it.
Dec 11, 2015
(Translated by Google) They never answer an hour and a half waiting 😠
(Original)
Jamás contestan hora y media esperando 😠