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Foster Homes for Dependent Children | ARDEN SHORE CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES - Foster Care Program

329 North Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility
Foster children must be referred by DCFS Foster parents must meet the following requirements:
  • Home must have enough room and meet basic safety and sanitary standards
  • Must pass a criminal background check and be physically and emotionally capable of caring for a child
  • Must not have substance use problems
  • Must attend training to prepare for issues and responsibilities involved with being a foster parent
Hours
Service 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
847-623-1730
Voice·

Primary Contact Number

Languages
Spanish
Application process
  • Children must be referred by DCFS
  • Call or email to request other services
Documents Required:
  • DCFS referral paperwork
Fees
No fees
Service area
Lake County, IL
Places children who have experienced neglect and/or abuse in a safe home. Other services include:
  • Counseling services for children, foster parents, and birth parents
  • Children advocacy in court
  • 24 hour crisis interventions
  • Foster home monitoring
  • Referrals for birth parents to get help for issues that prevent them from being with their children
Date of Last Formal Update
08/12/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Providing organization
ARDEN SHORE CHILD FAMILY SERVICES
Nonprofit organization providing child and family services.