Universal Family Connection, Inc.
Since 1976, we have led the effort to provide intervention services, and coordinate community services necessary to resolving issues threatening children's lives and the family unit as a whole.
From the beginning it has been UFC's philosophy that services should be provided an easily accessible and culturally competent manner, UFC has since developed into an efficient, midsize, comprehensive family and community based services agency.
Services and information
- 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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Dec 13, 2018
Intake was wonderful there, good staff
Dec 01, 2018
Great place!!
Nov 21, 2018
They will support you with compassion for you to succeed
Jun 28, 2018
They discriminate against women and are very rude and give people the runaround. I hate this place.
Feb 07, 2018
Place to help people get employment and other help also