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Become A Foster Parent


How Can I Become a ChildServ Foster Parent?

  • Be a licensed foster care parent or willing to be trained to become a foster family, and willing to take at least one child for foster care.
  • Provide loving, stable home, and provide guidance for short or extended stays in foster care.
  • Satisfy the foster parent requirements (listed below).
Foster Parent Requirements

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As a Foster Parent, you must be:

  • Stable, mature adult (at least 25 years old).
  • Single adult or a married couple.
  • Financially stable & responsible.
  • In good health, confirmed by a physical examination report.
  • Able to provide references as part of a background check.
  • Able to participate in a licensing process which will include interviews in your home to discuss your ability to care for foster children.
  • Participate in pre-service training for new foster parents, which occurs every 3rd Tuesday at  2 different ChildServ sites. (Please see below for details and to RSVP.)
Your Home Must:
  • Be clean, well-ventilated, free from hazard and have appropriate light and heat. 
  • Have sufficient bedroom space. 
  • Have an operating telephone. 
  • To begin the licensing process to contact the Licensing Recruiter at ChildServ, (773) 867-7323. 
To be successful with foster care, your family will:
  • Ensure that children are supervised appropriately for their age and development.
  • Provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.
  • Treat the foster child as one of their own children.
  • Be patient, understanding and sensitive individuals.
  • Be responsible for transporting children to necessary appointments, such as medical and dental.

To be considered for having a child placed in your home, or to receive helpful training contact ChildServ at 773-867-7323 or info@childserv.org.

See below under Upcoming Events for the Foster Parent Recruitment and Orientation Schedule


Foster Parent Recruitment and Orientation Schedule

Become a part of a legacy that lasts a child's lifetime.

Open your heart and home. You can find out how at ChildServ's Foster Parent Recruitment and Orientation Sessions, held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.  There are no fees or obligations to attend.

Cook County Location
Place: Harold Washington Professional Building, 5401 S. Wentworth 2N
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
When: Meetings are usually held the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Call 773-867-7323 for more information or to RSVP.
Acompananos en la siguiente Orientación. 5:30-7:30 PM.