Adoptive Family Recruitment | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES - Become a Foster or Adoptive Parent
2133 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, IL 60085
Eligibility
Must be at least 21 years old and can be married, in a civil union, single, divorced or separated.
Prospective foster families are required to:
- Participate in a home inspection and social assessment.
- Complete 27 hours of training focused on foster care and the needs of children who are in foster care.
- Complete a criminal background check of all household members.
- Be financially stable.
- Complete a health screening that includes verification that immunizations are up to date.
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
847-249-7800
Voice - Primary Program Phone
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Visit website to apply at https://dcfs.illinois.gov/get-involved/become-a-foster-or-adoptive-parent.html
Fees
No fee
Service area
Lake County, IL
Description
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
07/09/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Child welfare agency. Offers various child and family protection programs and hotlines