Foster Homes for Dependent Children | ARDEN SHORE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES - Foster Care Program
329 North Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
Foster children must be referred by DCFS
Foster parents must meet the following requirements:
- Home must have enough room and meet basic safety and sanitary standards
- Must pass a criminal background check and be physically and emotionally capable of caring for a child
- Must not have substance use problems
- Must attend training to prepare for issues and responsibilities involved with being a foster parent
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
847-623-1730
Voice - Primary Contact Number
Spanish
- Children must be referred by DCFS - Call or email to request other services Documents Required: - DCFS referral paperwork
No fees
Lake County, IL
Description
Places children who have experienced neglect and/or abuse in a safe home. Other services include: - Counseling services for children, foster parents, and birth parents - Children advocacy in court - 24 hour crisis interventions - Foster home monitoring - Referrals for birth parents to get help for issues that prevent them from being with their children
Date of Last Formal Update
08/12/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
ARDEN SHORE CHILD FAMILY SERVICES
Nonprofit organization providing child and family services.