Out of Home Respite Care | SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN - Temporary Housing for Children
4300 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60641
Eligibility
- Must be families with children under 18 years of age and who are in emergency crises
- Must be a parent(s) who still have custody of their children
- Must not not have relatives who are able to care for their children
Hours
Service Hours
24/7
Administrative Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone line available 24/7
773-653-2200
Voice·
Primary Program Phone
Websitesafe-families.org
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call to apply
Documents Required:
- Documentation agreement
Fees
No fee
Service area
Lake County, IL
Provides temporary housing for children while parents are in an emergency situation. Places children with Host Families that have been screened and trained. Aims to provide stabilization and prevent children from entering foster care. Emergency situations include:
Hospitalizations
- Lack of childcare
- DCFS involvement
- Addiction recovery programs
- Homelessness
- Incarceration
Date of Last Formal Update
07/28/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN
Faith-based nonprofit organization providing support services for at-risk families.