Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy

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Contact Information

1942 East Cantrell Street
Decatur, IL 62521
United States
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DayHours
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

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The mission of Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy is to serve at-risk youth and families through a wide range of strength-based, trauma informed services. We believe that children best develop into productive adults in a supportive, physically and emotionally safe permanent home, and that a family represents the most desirable home environment. Our professional services facilitate family preservation and self-sufficiency.

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

Average user rating

3.7 / 5
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Nadine Fansler
Jan 07, 2019

Good environment but are rude and never call u back

Rating: 3
Lewis Fulkerson
Nov 14, 2018

I grew up here, but at the time it was called Cantrell Hall and was just for boys. I was placed there when I was 3 years of age, and left when I joined the Air Force when I was 19 years and 5 months of age. I understand it has changed in purpose and function, but when I visited and talked to people I was impressed. I think it is even better now than when I lived there.

Rating: 5
Deepthinker
Nov 07, 2018

Very good Agency where Staff, Families and Youth come first👍🏾

Rating: 5
Amber Lovelace
Jul 05, 2018

I'm very happy with our experience with the caseworkers and case aids super nice and understanding

Rating: 5
Shiann Hobbs
Feb 08, 2018

Their mean and abusive

Rating: 1