RELATIVE FOSTER CARE | FAMILY SERVICE CENTER OF SANGAMON COUNTY

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.

Physical Address

919 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL 62704

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;

Fax

(217) 528-1446

Application process

Call for information; Referrals are received by DCFS

Fee

Call for more information

Required documents

Varies by service

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

Languages

English

Service area

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

Agency info

FAMILY SERVICE CENTER OF SANGAMON COUNTY

Foster care, adoption, and counseling services.