Uhlich Children's Advantage Network

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Contact Information

3605 W. Fillmore
Chicago, IL 60624
United States
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DayHours
Monday 9 AM-7 PM
Tuesday 9 AM-7 PM
Wednesday 9 AM-7 PM
Thursday 9 AM-7 PM
Friday 9 AM-7 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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UCAN strives to build strong youth and families through compassionate healing, education and empowerment.

UCAN’s promise is to advocate for and provide opportunities that change lives through impactful programs, consistent presence and unrivaled diversity and inclusion. Founded 150 years ago as a Civil War orphanage, UCAN has a long history of creating safe and caring spaces for youth, adults and families to grow. 

 

UCAN serves and impacts over 9100 historically under-represented children, youth, and families across Illinois.

UCAN’s primary clients are youth in care of the state child welfare system and youth who have been removed from their homes for reasons of abuse or neglect.  We also work with the families of these children to enhance the full spectrum of support. UCAN provides a continuum of care which enables clients to move from one program to another as their needs change, sparing our youth the transitions and gaps caused by moves from one agency to another.  All of our programs are united by a common clinical philosophy, which ensures that our approach to healing is cohesive and consistent.

Services and information

  • Traditional Foster Care
  • Specialized / Therapeutic Care
  • Emergency Foster Care
  • Respite Foster Care

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

Average user rating

4.1 / 5
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Mrs. C
Dec 09, 2019

Very Knowledgeable

Rating: 5
Sharon Brooks
Aug 07, 2019

This was my first visited here

Rating: 3
Shanna Herndon
Aug 04, 2019

Friends had a son there for a while, and he ended up being transferred elsewhere, thank god. This kid has issues, but it's not his parents' fault. He was adopted from foster care, came with issues. UCAN was not monitoring him well. They knew he was a flight risk (mental health issues). The facility was actually caught letting him run. If they let him go, they still collect $$ for him, so they seemed not to care. The kid ran, stole a car, and police brought him back. How do I know they let him run? For the kid to access the elevator, staff has to unlock it, same with exiting the facility. When the kid was transferred, his parents called to ask them gather his stuff, if they could, and they would drive 4 hours from their home to pick it up. The facility, at first, made excuses. So, my friend, had to call the person in charge of all UCAN facilities. He contacted the facility himself and "magically" they had all of his stuff. So, today, my friend and her husband drive all the way up to the place, and the only thing they produced was a DVD player. They LIED about everything. This kids had a lot of stuff. LaShonda there was allegedly on vacation there. She is the one who lied to this family repeatedly. When I heard about this, I was shocked. I hope this woman is held accountable.

Rating: 1
Marissa Taylor
Jul 02, 2019

See Camilla.

Rating: 5
Laurie A. Doll
Jun 22, 2019

This place holds a special place in my heart, my son. Thank U all for patient while working with my son.😍🤠😍

Rating: 5