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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Aug 24, 2020
They were that way 20 yrs ago. We took them to court and won. and she got fired.
They need , like anything else, changes.
Jun 03, 2020
I just called and talked to a young lady in the dept. She was very nice and professional, as was I,so it makes a difference how the employees there are approached I am most sure. I have been a registered nurse for four decades and it is sometimes difficult to be nice when the other person whether a patient or a parent as in this case. Just treat the person on the other end with some respect as you would like to be treated, more fly's with sugar than vinegar they say!
Jun 13, 2018
Excellent !
May 21, 2018
Disrespectful employees. Threatening to take my kids away calling names and acting straight up dumb
Aug 02, 2017
You are all a complete joke. Do your jobs your for trying to keep families together no you destroy them. Get your jobs straight go bother the people that do abuse there kids and don't follow the laws...shame on you!!!!