Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
Address
1 Oakbrook Terrace
Suite 501
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
(800) 363-5237
AKA:
LCFS
Description:
Social services agency serving children and families of all faiths, races and ethnic backgrounds. Services include foster care, adoption, counseling and preventative services.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Languages:
English
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Date of Official Change:
January 13, 2025
Employer ID:
362167778
Year Incorporated:
1873
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1 Oakbrook Terrace
Suite 501
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Contacts
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
(708) 771-7180
Phone Numbers
Central Intake
(800) 363-5237
Central Intake
(800) 363-LCFS
Fax
(708) 771-7184
Main
(708) 771-7180
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Services provided include Domestic and International Adoption Home Studies, assistance with Interstate Adoptions, Birth Parent Services and other resources.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
Application packet; Adoption Fee agreement (found on website)
Eligibility
Follows similar eligibility guidelines to those of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; Single adults and couples residing in Illinois; At least 21 years old
Fees
Self-pay
Intake Procedure
(1) Call Central Intake at 800-363-LCFS (5237) to schedule an initial appointment or for more information. (2) Review documents listed on website: https://www.lcfs.org/adoption. (3) Complete an application (4) Complete a home study
Languages
English
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Arlington Heights
- Bedford Park
- Bellwood
- Berkeley
- Berwyn
- Blue Island
- Bridgeview
- Broadview
- Brookfield
- Burbank
- Calumet City
- Chicago
- Chicago Heights
- Chicago Ridge
- Cicero
- Country Club Hills
- Des Plaines
- Dolton
- Elk Grove Village
- Elmwood Park
- Evanston
- Evergreen Park
- Flossmoor
- Forest Park
- Franklin Park
- Glencoe
- Glenview
- Glenwood
- Golf
- Hanover Park
- Harvey
- Harwood Heights
- Hazel Crest
- Hickory Hills
- Hillside
- Hines
- Hoffman Estates
- Hometown
- Homewood
- Justice
- Kenilworth
- La Grange
- La Grange Park
- Lansing
- Lemont
- Lincolnwood
- Lyons
- Markham
- Matteson
- Maywood
- Melrose Park
- Midlothian
- Morton Grove
- Mount Prospect
- Niles
- Northbrook
- Oak Forest
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Olympia Fields
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Palos Heights
- Palos Hills
- Palos Park
- Park Forest
- Park Ridge
- Posen
- Prospect Heights
- Richton Park
- Riverdale
- River Forest
- River Grove
- Riverside
- Robbins
- Rolling Meadows
- Schaumburg
- Schiller Park
- Skokie
- South Holland
- Steger
- Stone Park
- Streamwood
- Summit Argo
- Techny
- Thornton
- Tinley Park
- Westchester
- Western Springs
- Wheeling
- Willow Springs
- Wilmette
- Winnetka
- Worth
- Dupage County
- Kane County
- Will County
- Cook County
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Description
Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois (LCFS) is a social services agency serving children and families of all faiths, races and ethnic backgrounds. Offers counseling services.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Resident of Illinois
Fees
Insurance, Can be covered by employee-assistance program or managed-care arrangements at work, Sliding scale
Intake Procedure
(1) Call 1-800-363-LCFS (5237) or complete a Contact Us form online to schedule an initial appointment. (2) Trained intake counselor will schedule an appointment a counselor nearest you.
Languages
English
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Description
Services include Foster Care and Specialized Foster Care licensing and support.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Required Documents
Completed application paperwork
Eligibility
Age 21 years or older; To be determined after scheduling an appointment: Willing to submit a criminal background check; Financially and physically stable; Able to meet demands of children on a 24-hour basis
Fees
Self-pay
Intake Procedure
(1) Call or email an LCFS office site to schedule a meeting or for more information. Can also attend a local informational meeting: https://www.lcfs.org/events/ (2) An LCFS licensing representative will visit you in your home (3) Complete application paperwork: (a) Fingerprinting will be required of all individuals 18 years or older in the home (b) All individuals in home required to receive a physical examination by a doctor (4) Attend and complete 39 hours of PRIDE training (5) Complete Licensing Assessment (6) Complete final walk-through of home with LCFS representative (7) License will be issued, and your name will be added as an available foster home.
Languages
English
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Arlington Heights
- Bedford Park
- Bellwood
- Berkeley
- Berwyn
- Blue Island
- Bridgeview
- Broadview
- Brookfield
- Burbank
- Calumet City
- Chicago
- Chicago Heights
- Chicago Ridge
- Cicero
- Country Club Hills
- Des Plaines
- Dolton
- Elk Grove Village
- Elmwood Park
- Evanston
- Evergreen Park
- Flossmoor
- Forest Park
- Franklin Park
- Glencoe
- Glenview
- Glenwood
- Golf
- Hanover Park
- Harvey
- Harwood Heights
- Hazel Crest
- Hickory Hills
- Hillside
- Hines
- Hoffman Estates
- Hometown
- Homewood
- Justice
- Kenilworth
- La Grange
- La Grange Park
- Lansing
- Lemont
- Lincolnwood
- Lyons
- Markham
- Matteson
- Maywood
- Melrose Park
- Midlothian
- Morton Grove
- Mount Prospect
- Niles
- Northbrook
- Oak Forest
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Olympia Fields
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Palos Heights
- Palos Hills
- Palos Park
- Park Forest
- Park Ridge
- Posen
- Prospect Heights
- Richton Park
- Riverdale
- River Forest
- River Grove
- Riverside
- Robbins
- Rolling Meadows
- Schaumburg
- Schiller Park
- Skokie
- South Holland
- Steger
- Stone Park
- Streamwood
- Summit Argo
- Techny
- Thornton
- Tinley Park
- Westchester
- Western Springs
- Wheeling
- Willow Springs
- Wilmette
- Winnetka
- Worth
- Dupage County
- Kane County
- Will County
- Cook County
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