Little City Foundation
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Contact Information
1760 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
United States
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Palatine, IL 60067
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Since 1959, Little City has been on a mission to provide the best opportunities for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through innovative and personalized programming, we empower our individuals to create a meaningful life.As part of our mission, Little City is committed to recruiting and supporting foster/adoptive families to provide loving homes to traditional, lower needs youth and youth with special needs including intellectual, developmental and emotional/behavioral disabilities who have been identified as abused or neglected by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.Little City’s Board of Directors oversees agency policies. The board is made up of community leaders from a variety of backgrounds, all who have a shared interested in furthering the mission of Little City.
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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Jun 06, 2017
Community
Apr 30, 2017
Our little boy who we placed in Little City has become a little gentleman. The on campus school and staff is Wonderful, as well as the residential home and staff.
Can't say anything negative! It's all a great environment for him. Thank you very much Little City!!!!
Mar 18, 2017
It was quiet staff was super friendly
Jun 15, 2016
Little city helps people with disabilities.