Unity Parenting & Counseling, Inc.
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Contact Information
600 W. Cermak Road, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60616
United States
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Chicago, IL 60616
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 |
Unity Parenting & Counseling Inc. is a licensed child welfare agency that implements an Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) contracted Foster Care program.
One major purpose is to offer services to biological parents who have temporarily lost custody of their children, ages 0-21, for reasons of abuse or neglect. These services are geared to facilitate reunification of parent and child when possible and appropriate. A second focus is to oversee children/youth in the foster homes and support the foster parents in providing best practice care. When reunification with the biological parent Is not possible, Unity Case Managers and staff work with the foster parent(s) and the courts to achieve guardianship or adoption with the foster parent(s).
The overall program goal is to ensure the children/youth in the Foster Care program achieve maximum safety and stability in a loving home as is consistent with Unity’s mission.
Unity Parenting and Counseling is invested in making life better, meaningful and rewarding for young people and families from disadvantaged backgrounds. We empower and equip them with the resources and knowledge that can enable them to transform their lives so that they can add value to themselves and positively impact their local communities.
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.
Ratings and Reviews
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Jun 27, 2021
This Place Is Very Unprofessional! They play with people kids and don’t care to do back ground checks on the Forster parents. They do everything in their power to keep kids away from their parents. I have been complaining for months about my child placement and nothing is getting done! I have called numerous of times, sent emails out to the supervisor and no one never contacted me back and the employees are terrible!
Feb 02, 2021
Very professional leadership that puts it's staff in a position to succeed. Good training, great communication with regards to expectations.
Feb 01, 2021
Unity is an amazing place of growth and opportunity! I’ve worked here for the last 4 years, starting as a clinician and was promoted to Housing Director shortly after. With efficient supervision and the support of my awesome team, our housing programs have grown, even during the pandemic. I wouldn’t trade my experience here for anything. It’s a joy to work with such dedicated staff to impact the lives of our participants.
Feb 01, 2021
Unity Parenting and Counseling positive contributes to the overall performance of the company through consistent and high-quality work”
Jan 04, 2021
Very professional! Really help you and take care of you in making sure that you and your children are reunited. Love them. I made another family.