Children's Home Association of Illinois
Our mission is to help the kids and families who need it most.
We believe every child in our community deserves an opportunity to succeed, despite the insurmountable barriers that have been placed in their way. We are committed to raising up our community by transforming the lives of at-risk youth and families through education, clinical and community support, prevention, and residential placement services.
Our vision is to change the lives of the kids who will change the world.
The services we provide don’t just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing the opportunity to thrive.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- 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
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May 24, 2023
I have been with Children's Home for several years. Their level of compassion, professionalism and knowledge of care for the children and families is "Over and Above" in services. For a large, diverse organization, they maintain a very homey, individualized level of care atmosphere. We love you Children's Home!
Apr 26, 2023
Don't want to work for them. If you ain't a favorite of the higher ups, be prepared for a target on your back.
Feb 16, 2023
Completely unreliable, unprofessional, they do not take medical doctors opinions I'm to consideration and think they know everything well enough to diagnose a child when they have absolutely know authority to do so. Do not ever take your children here they will not take them or you seriously. They claim to rely on masters and bachleors degrees and think they hold up against the opinion of those with PHDs. They are unfit to be called a school.
Dec 15, 2022
If you’re not white, these employees will discriminate you. They purposely do not answer the phones, or emails. They call you and lie to you saying that they will call you but they never do. I requested to speak with a supervisor, and nobody ever called me. If possible, file a discrimination complaint or lawsuit. It looks like many people are being discriminated against. Further, if nobody does anything, that’s why they keep doing this. We need to work together so they don’t discriminate us. Or purposely ignore us. Who knows what that they do to the children in their custody.
Feb 03, 2022
I have tried and tried and tried again. They will NOT answer their phones.