Most children are removed from their families because of abuse and/or neglect. They need a safe, loving family to help them remember that they matter. They need someone to listen to them and provide unconditional support as they cope with the crisis that brought them into foster care and the trauma they have experienced.
The Center for Youth and Family Solutions licenses foster parents who do more than just provide food, shelter or clothing. We partner with singles and couples who will work with us as part of our professional child welfare team to make a difference in the life of a child.
Are you a patient and caring person? Do you enjoy being with children and helping them reach their fullest potential? Are you willing to welcome a child into your home, even for a little while? We understand it is a big decision, and that you may have been thinking about it for a while. Whether you just want more information, requirements or are ready to start the licensing process, we would love to hear from you and talk with you about how you can become part of our foster care team. Please fill out our Foster Care Interest Form for more information.
The following individuals are eligible to foster:
You must complete the following to receive an Illinois Foster Family Home License:
Bedroom requirements vary with age and gender of the child. Each child must have their own bed and a space to store their belongings.
When children enter foster care, their goal is to reunify with their biological family. The agency works with the biological family to return the children home safely and foster parents are expected to be supportive of this goal. When children are not able to return home, the agency works with the foster family to provide a permanent home through adoption or guardianship.
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In keeping with the vision of The Center for Youth and Family Solutions and the Foster Care Program, CYFS is invested in upholding the Foster Parent Law (Public Act 89.19).
For more information or to learn how to become a foster parent contact your local CYFS office. Your first connection will be with one of our Foster Home Recruitment Specialists.
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