Therapeutic Foster Care - Lutheran Social Services of Illinois - Main Office

1001 East Touhy Avenue , Suite 50, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Eligibility

Children: Ages 6 to 14, for a 9 to 12-month period.Therapeutic Foster Parent Requirement: A strong desire to help a child; The ability to consider other perspectives; A healthy sense of humor; A willingness to learn-no experience needed

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm

Fax

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Website

https://www.lssi.org/services/children-youth-and-families/therapeutic-foster-care/

Languages

Spanish, English

Application process

Fill out the form on the website and a recruiter will call you within 2 business days.

Fees

Free

Service area

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) Therapeutic Foster Care places children with histories of severe trauma and emotional/behavioral needs in family treatment homes where they receive more one-on-one care and attention. The program is evidence-based and provides short-term, intensive support for these children so that they can thrive in a family home.

Date of Last Formal Update

01/30/2026

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211 Metro Chicago

What's Here

Therapeutic Foster Homes

Providing organization

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is one of the largest statewide social service providers. LSSI serves more than 42,000 people each year, offering critical programs for Illinois residents, including foster care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, affordable senior housing, residential programs for people with developmental disabilities, home care for seniors, and services that support families affected by the criminal justice system.