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RELATIVE FOSTER CARE | FAMILY SERVICE CENTER OF SANGAMON COUNTY

919 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL 62704

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

Required documents

Varies by service

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
https://service2families.com
[email protected]

Languages

English

Application process

Call for information; Referrals are received by DCFS

Fees

Call for more information

Service area

Macoupin County, Illinois
Montgomery County, Illinois
Logan County, Illinois
Morgan County, Illinois
Macon County, Illinois
Christian County, Illinois
Menard County, Illinois
Cass County, Illinois
Sangamon County, Illinois

Description

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.

Date of Last Formal Update

03/31/2025

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211 Nebraska

Providing organization

FAMILY SERVICE CENTER OF SANGAMON COUNTY

Foster care, adoption, and counseling services.