Become a Foster Parent - Camelot Care Centers - Matteson Regional Office
4747 Lincoln Mall Drive, Suite 305, Matteson, IL 60443
Eligibility
- Applicants can be single adults or couples that are in civil unions, same-sex unions or are married- Must be at least 21 years of age- Must have adequate space/capacity in the home- Can be parents as well as individuals who have never had children of their own- Can also be individuals with previous relationships with the youth or family prior to the youth coming into care- Must be law-abiding citizens, in good physical and mental health, and have sufficient household income to suitably care for themselves and their own children in their homes
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
Languages
English
Application process
Visit the website to begin the application or for additional information. Pre-placement visits are arranged when possible.
Service area
Cook County, IL
Camelot Care Centers specializes in higher-level foster care for children and adolescents who may need extra support. For that reason, they partner with their foster parents/homes to provide trauma-informed care and additional services, including in-home counseling, telepsychiatry, and therapeutic mentoring.
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Providing organization
Camelot Care Centers
Camelot Care Centers strives to serve youth in foster care in hopes of reunification back to the family or finding them their "forever homes" through guardianship or facilitating adoption. Their comprehensive service line includes case management, foster parent support and training, in-home counseling, therapeutic mentoring, and access to telepsychiatry to help create healthy environments of care.