Become a Foster Parent with LCFS – Springfield, Illinois (In-Person)

Are you interested in learning more about the Illinois child welfare system, what it means to be a foster parent, and how to get started? Are you interested in learning more about the Illinois child welfare system, what it means to be a foster parent, and how to get started? Join Let It Be Us and Lutheran Child & Family Services for an informative and inspiring event. You're invited to a special hybrid event designed to answer your questions and guide you through the first steps of making a difference in a child’s life. This is a relaxed, supportive space to learn, connect, and discover how you can be part of something truly life-changing. Let It Be Us is proud to host this engaging and educational hybrid event in partnership with Lutheran Child & Family Services - the second-largest community-based child welfare agency in Illinois. Together, we’re dedicated to protecting children, strengthening families, and supporting those who have experienced trauma. If you are licensed or not yet licensed, living in Chatham, Sherman, Springfield, and surrounding areas, you are encouraged to join us! Enjoy appetizers, pizza, and soda while learning how you can open your heart and home to a child in need.This event is located at Monical's Pizza - 2640 Prairie Crossing Dr, Springfield, IL 62711. Questions may be directed to Cathy Newbury at [email protected]. • This event is free and open to the public • Access to this event is in-person with an online option available via Zoom webinar • Registration for this event is required • During the event, attendees will have the opportunity for question & answer • Pizza, breadsticks, salad, and soda will be served for those joining in-person Lutheran Child & Family Services is committed to being supportive and responsive in collaborating with foster parents in serving children's needs. They provide: • A Lutheran Child & Family Services team to provide guidance and support. • Health insurance for children placed in your home. • Therapy, counseling, academic counseling and special education services when needed. • Training programs, support groups and newsletters geared to foster families. • Monthly financial support for the foster children's basic needs, including food, clothing and housing costs. • Funding for daycare, after-school care, and extracurricular activities including sports and art programs for eligible children in foster care.