Adoptive Family Recruitment | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - Foster Care Adoption Programs
2133 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, IL 60085
Eligibility
Adults (age 21 and older) Documents Required: Photo identification
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
800-722-9124
Voice·
Primary Program Phone
Websitehttps://dcfs.illinois.gov
Languages
None
Application process
Call for appointment
Fees
No fee
Service area
Lake County, IL
Provides a temporary safe haven for children who are at serious risk of harm. Offers information on the adoption or guardianship process. Also provides information on unlicensed relative foster care for relative caregivers.
Date of Last Formal Update
04/16/2026
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES DCFS
Child welfare agency. Offers various child and family protection programs and hotlines