Our Children's Homestead
Address
280 Shuman Boulevard
Suite 270
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 369-0004
Description:
Provides foster care and adoption services for children in the State of Illinois. Also helps interested people become foster parents or adopt.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Languages:
Spanish, English
Handicap Accessible?
No
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
November 5, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
280 Shuman Boulevard
Suite 270
Naperville, IL 60563
Contacts
General Email
Phone Numbers
Main
(630) 369-0004
Adoptions
(630) 369-0004 x137
Foster Care
(630) 392-2889
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Offers Illinois Foster to Adopt services and Interstate Adoption and matching assistance services.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
May include Identification; Proof of income. Call or see website for additional information.
Eligibility
Child who has been in foster care for at least 6 months. Adoptive Parent must be: 21 years or older; Fulfill DCFS Illinois family licensing requirements; Prove income to adequately provide for the child; Have no severe criminal background; Provide a specific, written backup plan for guardianship
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Contact Adoptions Program via phone or email. (2) Provide needed documents (3) Complete adoption and advocacy training
Languages
English
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Boone County
- Bureau County
- Carroll County
- Cook County
- Dekalb County
- Dupage County
- Grundy County
- Henry County
- Jo Daviess County
- Kane County
- Kankakee County
- Kendall County
- Lake County
- La Salle County
- Lee County
- Mchenry County
- Mercer County
- Ogle County
- Putnam County
- Rock Island County
- Stephenson County
- Whiteside County
- Will County
- Winnebago County
- Boone County
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Description
Program partnering with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to provide specialized foster care to Illinois youth, particularly those considered at risk. Children entering foster care through this program are either returned home once their parents have completed all services and requirements mandated; put up for permanent adoption by new families; Subsidized Guardianship; or, Independence, applicable for younger adults that enter the program with the goal of transitioning into independent adult living.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Confirm all requirements over the phone or on the website
Eligibility
Illinois youth of all ages
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website for more information
Languages
Spanish, English
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Boone County
- Bureau County
- Carroll County
- Cook County
- Dekalb County
- Dupage County
- Grundy County
- Henry County
- Jo Daviess County
- Kane County
- Kankakee County
- Kendall County
- Lake County
- La Salle County
- Lee County
- Mchenry County
- Mercer County
- Ogle County
- Putnam County
- Rock Island County
- Stephenson County
- Whiteside County
- Will County
- Winnebago County
- Boone County
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Description
Program for recruiting and supporting foster parents and foster families.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Application (available on website); Photo ID with proof of age; Proof of residency; Proof of income; Call to confirm all other document requirements
Eligibility
At least 21 years of age; Rents or owns their own home; Single, married or cohabitating; Meets financial/income requirements; Pass a criminal background check
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
(1) Call to speak to a Foster Parent Recruiter (2) Complete initial application packet (3) Participate in 3 home visits with Licensing Rep (4) Complete all required training (5) Provide all requested paperwork
Languages
Spanish, English
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Boone County
- Bureau County
- Carroll County
- Cook County
- Dekalb County
- Dupage County
- Grundy County
- Henry County
- Jo Daviess County
- Kane County
- Kankakee County
- Kendall County
- Lake County
- La Salle County
- Lee County
- Mchenry County
- Mercer County
- Ogle County
- Putnam County
- Rock Island County
- Stephenson County
- Whiteside County
- Will County
- Winnebago County
- Boone County
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