Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
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Contact Information
406 E Monroe St
Springfield, IL 62701
United States
Online Contact Form
Springfield, IL 62701
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Over the last decade, more than 15,000 children got the chance they deserve to love and be loved, and to reach their fullest potential thanks to families across our state that chose to adopt through DCFS. By providing a child with a loving and permanent home, adoptive families have discovered the unique joy of making a life-changing difference to a child. It is a feeling you can't get any other way.
At the same time, the decision to add a child to your family is serious and life changing. We want to help you make sure that opening your heart and your life to a child is the right decision for the child and your family. If you choose to adopt, DCFS and our non-profit partners are committed to providing your new family with the help you need.
Waiting children come from all across the state, from all ages and backgrounds. Many are in need of a loving home not only for themselves, but also a little brother or sister. We offer special supports to help families offer a loving home to children with medical difficulties or other special needs.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster 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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Dec 18, 2022
I had the misfortune of being placed in the system. And I'm here to tell you every crack there was to fall through, I fell through. DCFS failed me miserably as a child, and placed me in unsafe situations. My biggest regret in life, is that I didn't sue them for their neglectful and dismissive behavior.
Jul 21, 2022
The advocates do nothing for the children or the parents except for email people. They don't have any answers nor give you away to get the answers. Straight waist of time
Jun 24, 2022
Worst place I had a very bad experience with my child they will blame the parents and stay longer then what they say
Feb 16, 2022
excellent customer service
Jul 26, 2021
Website doesn't let you make a report, your given an error message after completing an hour or more report.