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.
Categories
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;
Voice
Fax
(217) 528-1446
Website
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.