Lydia Home Association
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Contact Information
4300 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60641
United States
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Chicago, IL 60641
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
LYDIA Home Association is a Christian, non-profit organization that has
been serving children in Chicago since 1916. We provide an integrated,
holistic approach to help children recover from emotion, physical and/or
sexual abuse. We empower them to believe in a brighter tomorrow by
providing a safe and nurturing environment for them to grow.
Our foster parents are special people who provide love, structure and safety to children who can’t be with their families or on their own. Foster parents know that in foster care, patience and acceptance of what each day may bring is essential, and the gift of love goes both ways. Each foster care placement benefits from the strength of the vision shared by everyone involved: the child, the biological family, the foster family, treatWe believe every adoption is a miracle of love. LSS has proudly served the community and assisted with adoptions for more than 100 years and we continue to strengthen families through Wisconsin and Upper Michigan through public adoption and foster care.ment providers, and other significant people in the child’s life.
Services and information
- Non Related Kin (NRKIN)
- 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 13, 2019
I went through safe families for my 1 year old and loved it being a very over protective mom I was scared at first then we tried it with our first host family and they made me feel good about my decision I FaceTimed my little one every day they sent me pics too every day even pics from daycare ☺️❤️ My baby seemed so happy 😁 and in the time We used our host family I was able to get a lot done having the extra support!
May 03, 2019
The said that they would return the kids to the family at anytime per there contract but they did not ,now they are holding my grandkids against my will by a family in waconda il
May 03, 2019
Safe Families Caseworker NW, is Very UNPROFESSIONAL and she's considered to be DEVIOUS and UNTRUSTWORTHY.
SAFE FAMILIES WOULD NEVER BE RECOMMENDED FOR ANY TYPE OF SERVICES!!!!
**Safe Families Caseworker NW, May you allow God to soften your heart, so you can be a better person**
Dec 17, 2018
looking for a great family that can help me and my children
May 09, 2018
Great smart kids, I had a blast talking to them. Great staff as well.