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
Average user rating
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Jan 04, 2021
I love working for this agency. The director and CEO work very well with their employees and they care about the safety and welfare of the children that we service.
The agency promotes from within and it is a family like atmosphere. The administration as well as the staff are well versed in providing accurate services for the family and are committed to ensuring the safety of the children at all times.
I would recommend this agency to foster parents as well as child welfare workers looking for employment
Mar 06, 2020
I have been a foster parent with UPC for the past 10 years and I am truly thankful to have one of the most supportive caseworker (B.W.) that has always had my children best interest at heart. Last year two of my former foster sons were returned home to their mom and I am honored to have had the opportunity to be apart of team to help support her babies and her as she worked on and accomplished her goals. As a former youth in care (ward of the state) I truly understand and know first hand the importance of having the appropriate supports in place for the children and in care and their families to help them get to their end goal!
“Be the change you wish to see”
Mar 04, 2020
I have never had a problem with the agency we have had some great caseworkers who have help with any needs we might have had,they responded in a timely matter to help with issues and service we might have needed.the supervisors we have met have been very friendly and helped with any additional questions we might have had.
Feb 05, 2020
Poor customer satisfaction. Very biased & unprofessional!
Mar 05, 2019
it had only been a year that I been dealing with unity parenting and my son had been getting abused in almost every home they have sent him to unity parenting done not check up on the children to make sure they are safe and never have enough stuff for visiting days I have work with 9 different caseworkers in the last year the supervisor IS VERY RUDE WITH A VERY NASTY attitude SHE NEVER CONTENT ME BACK concerning any of the issues im having like( racial issues) from their workers or workers stereotyping each parent to be the same and something most be done