Foster Parent/Family Recruitment | ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION - Specialized Foster Care Program
Provides placement for children with specialized needs in foster care. "Specialized" refers to children with medical, emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. Also refers to special groups such as adolescents and LGBTQ youth. Provides licensing for adults to foster or adopt children with specialized needs.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
08/05/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
420 West Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Application process
Call or email for an appointment Documents Required: None
Fee
No fee
Eligibility
Open to all foster youth with specialized needs, including: - Medical, emotional, behavioral or mental health needs - Adolescents - LGBTQ youth For adoptive applicants: - Must be 21 years of age or older with stable housing and income - Must pass a background check
Languages
None
Service area
Lake County, IL
Agency info
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
Nonprofit organization providing behavioral health and shelter services for Lake County youth.