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Relative Foster Care | Family Service Center of Sangamon County

919 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL 62704

Eligibility

Qualifying relatives must pass a background check, live in a safe home, and qualify as an immediate family member; Relative foster placements do not have to be licensed but are encouraged to do so

Required documents

Varies by service
(217) 528-8406

Voice - Main Phone

https://service2families.com
[email protected]

Application process

Call for information; Referrals are received by DCFS

Fees

Call for more information

Service area

Cass County, IL
Christian County, IL
Logan County, IL
Macon County, IL
Macoupin County, IL
Menard County, IL
Montgomery County, IL
Morgan County, IL
Sangamon County, IL

Description

Where it is in a child's best interest, the Department of Children and Family Services and the courts may place a foster child in the home of a willing and able relative who is not yet licensed as a foster home.  The Department of Children and Family Services always attempts to locate a relative for foster care placement.

Providing organization

Family Service Center of Sangamon County

Foster care, adoption, and counseling services.