RELATIVE FOSTER CARE | FAMILY SERVICE CENTER OF SANGAMON COUNTY
Where it is in a child's best interest, the Department of Children and Family Services and the courts may place a foster child in the home of a willing and able relative who is not yet licensed as a foster home. The Department of Children and Family Services always attempts to locate a relative for foster care placement.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
03/31/2025
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211 Nebraska
Physical Address
919 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL 62704
Hours
Mon 9 am - 4 pm; Tue 9 am - 4 pm; Wed 9 am - 4 pm; Thu 9 am - 4 pm; Fri 9 am - 4 pm;
Voice
Fax
(217) 528-1446
Website
Application process
Call for information; Referrals are received by DCFS
Fee
Call for more information
Required documents
Varies by service
Eligibility
Qualifying relatives must pass a background check, live in a safe home, and qualify as an immediate family member; Relative foster placements do not have to be licensed but are encouraged to do so
Languages
English
Service area
Logan County, Illinois Montgomery County, Illinois Morgan County, Illinois Macon County, Illinois Macoupin County, Illinois Menard County, Illinois Cass County, Illinois Sangamon County, Illinois Christian County, Illinois
Agency info
FAMILY SERVICE CENTER OF SANGAMON COUNTY
Foster care, adoption, and counseling services.