Lutheran Child and Family Services
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Contact Information
One Oakbrook Terrace, Suite 501
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
United States
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
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 |
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois improves the well-being of people across the state by protecting children, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma. We do this as a leading provider of a variety of child welfare services, including foster care, adoption, counseling and preventative programs. As a welcoming organization, LCFS serves people of all faiths, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender expressions and gender-identifications. LCFS is the second-largest community-based child welfare agency in Illinois, dedicated to improving the well-being of people across the state by protecting children, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma. If you or someone you know is interested in providing a safe and nurturing home to children in need through foster care or adoption, learn more on our website or call (800) 363-LCFS.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Specialized / Therapeutic 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.
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Jun 29, 2020
Nothing but positive experiences working with Lutheran Child and Family Services. A special thank you to Tara for everything she’s done for our family!