Family Core
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Contact Information
330 SW Washington
Peoria, IL 61602
United States
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Peoria, IL 61602
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Just as its name implies, FamilyCore understands that strong families, equipped with the tools and ties to succeed, are at the heart of any vibrant, tight-knit community. FamilyCore (previously known as Counseling & Family Services) employs over 90 individuals that work with schools, the court system and other social service agencies to connect counseling, intervention, preventative education and other support services with those who have a need.
FamilyCore takes a holistic approach in its continuum of care, often providing boosts of support to multiple generations. The end goal is to maintain the integrity of family, however it may be defined.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- 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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Nov 02, 2021
This place needs serious help!
Sep 15, 2021
This place is very unorganized and they will lie to you to the bitter end. My sons mother and her boyfriend were in a domestic dispute and I was contacted by the agency to get involved since I am his father and since then they have given me the hardest time about my child and I will be looking to file a law suit against this agency for they have violated so many of my rights and my child’s rights. If you can have your judge request a new agency I’d do so because this place does gaslight children and lie to there families.
Sep 23, 2020
I have worked for FamilyCore for 21 years. I can tell you that it is a great organization that truly cares about the needs of children and families. I have seen the incredible staff navigate difficult situations with children and families daily during the past 21 years. I have witnessed the care and compassion of staff for thousands of families. I would highly recommend my agency for its heart and compassion.
Apr 18, 2020
They are very very professional,wonderful, and blessed at what they do from the supervisor, caseworker, caseaids, counseling, visits everything is so phenomenal. They make sure that parents and the child stay close together and they do everything in their power to make sure that kids are reunited with their parents. I love everyone down there at Family core they work their butts off to make sure everything is done right done right down to the last detail and always greet you with a beautiful smile. The kids and parents are their number 1 priority and they make sure of that. I'm speaking from experience. Keep doing what u guys are doing you do a magnificent, wonderful job may God continue to bless each and everyone of you and your families many blessings to come. I will continue to say amazing things about u guys FAMILY CORE ROCKS😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Nov 27, 2019
Does nothing for the children except make matters to unbareable