Foster Home Placement | Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
Services include Foster Care and Specialized Foster Care licensing and support.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
10/19/2023
Data provided by
211 DuPage County
Physical Address
1 Oakbrook Terrace, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Website
Application process
(1) Call or email an LCFS office site to schedule a meeting or for more information. Can also attend a local informational meeting: https://www.lcfs.org/events/ (2) An LCFS licensing representative will visit you in your home (3) Complete application paperwork: (a) Fingerprinting will be required of all individuals 18 years or older in the home (b) All individuals in home required to receive a physical examination by a doctor (4) Attend and complete 39 hours of PRIDE training (5) Complete Licensing Assessment (6) Complete final walk-through of home with LCFS representative (7) License will be issued, and your name will be added as an available foster home.
Fee
Self-pay
Eligibility
Age 21 years or older; To be determined after scheduling an appointment: Willing to submit a criminal background check; Financially and physically stable; Able to meet demands of children on a 24-hour basis
Languages
English
Agency info
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
Social services agency serving children and families of all faiths, races and ethnic backgrounds. Services include foster care, adoption, counseling and preventative services.