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Caregiver Recruitment | Brightpoint - Northern Region

424 7th Street, Rockford, IL 61104

Eligibility

Open to those interested in becoming a foster parent

Required documents

Varies by service
(815) 962-4858

Voice - Alternate Number

(815) 962-1043

Voice - Main Phone

www.brightpoint.org/strong-families/child-welfare/foster-care/foster-care-services
[email protected]

Application process

Email for information

Fees

None

Service area

Boone County, IL
Dekalb County, IL
Mchenry County, IL
Ogle County, IL
Stephenson County, IL
Winnebago County, IL

Description

Recruits and licenses homes for Traditional and Specialized foster care placement in the north-central counties of Illinois.

Foster parents cooperate with the court to set goals that ideally results in the return of the child to their family. If that is not possible, foster parents are asked to commit to permanency for the child.

Specialized foster care programs work to meet the special needs of physically, behaviorally, and emotionally challenged children and the foster families serving them. Provides intensive case management, comprehensive mental health services along with medical, developmental, and educational service specific to the child's needs.

Providing organization

Brightpoint - Northern Region

Offers foster care and nursery care services to families within the community.