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Host Family - Safe Families for Children - Greater Chicago Chapter

4300 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60641

Eligibility
. You must be at least 25 years old. Emotionally and financially stable, mature, law abiding, healthy, and active. . You also must be willing to engage in a long-term friendship with a family in need. Agree to not use drugs. Refrain from using profanity or engaging in other negative behavior that may impact a child
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
Languages
English
Application process
. Fill out an application on the website. . A home visit will be arranged.. Complete training, online or in-person.. Complete a background check. . Submit three references.
Service area
Cook County, IL Dupage County, IL Kane County, IL Kankakee County, IL Lake County, IL Mchenry County, IL Will County, IL
Host Families voluntarily take in children for short periods of time. They are screened and approved by Safe Families for Children staff.
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Providing organization
Safe Families for Children
Safe Families for Children seeks to keep children safe and families together. Safe Families for Children is rooted in faith, fueled by radical hospitality, disruptive generosity, and intentional compassion, to build a network of caring and compassionate volunteers to support families facing social isolation.