Foster Care - Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois - Cook County Program Office
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois can help interested parties become licensed foster parents and provide support as they open their homes to be parents.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
01/26/2024
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211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
9730 South Western Avenue, Suite 418, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 4:30pm; Tue 8:30am - 4:30pm; Wed 8:30am - 4:30pm; Thu 8:30am - 4:30pm; Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm;
Voice
Voice
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Fax
(708) 771-7184
Application process
Please reach out using the Foster Parent Inquiry Form or call (800) 363-5237 and they will be in touch. A packet of information will be sent to you as well as an invitation to attend an informational meeting or schedule an individualized one-on-one meeting to learn more. You will need to complete an application, have a medical evaluation completed by your physician, and participate in a training series. In addition, the law requires that a criminal background check be conducted on all applicants, which means you will be fingerprinted. References will also be checked and an agency employee will be visiting you and your family in your home.
Fee
Free
Service area
IL
Agency info
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
LCFS is the second-largest community-based child welfare agency in Illinois, dedicated to improving the well-being of people across the state by protecting children, strengthening families, and building futures for those who have experienced trauma.