# Event Details - **Event Name**: Become an Emergency Foster Parent with Shelter Youth & Family Services - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Could you open your home when a child needs it most?About this EventLet It Be Us offers a series of virtual educational events on topics surrounding Foster Care and Adoption in the State of Illinois. Our Live Foster Parent Recruitment Events are the in-person portion of this series.Have you wondered what happens to children in care who have nowhere to go? Join us at our in-person event at Francesca's Amici in Elmhurst, IL to learn about being an Emergency Foster Home with Shelter Youth & Family Services. Get all your questions answered!These special homes take in children in emergency situations for a limited time, providing them care and safety at a critical point in their lives. Shelter Youth & Family Services provides Emergency Foster Parents wraparound services, supporting foster parents and ensuring children receive what they need. Also, Emergency Foster Parents receive additional financial support. If you are licensed or not yet licensed, living in Elmhurst, Lombard, Chicagoland or the Northern region of Illinois, you are welcome to join and learn about the extra financial and other supports available to Emergency Foster Parents.We are currently specifically targeting the following individuals:Education professionalsEducational support professionalsMedical care providersMental health care providersEmergency respondersIndividuals with parenting experienceIndividuals with special needs experienceThis event is located at Francesca's Amici - 174 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Questions may be directed to Cathy Newbury at cathynewbury@letitbeus.org.This event is free and open to the publicAccess to this event is completely in-personRegistration for this event is requiredDuring the event, attendees will have the opportunity for question & answerAppetizers, pasta, salad, and soda will be served - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elmhurst/become-an-emergency-foster-parent-with-shelter-youth-and-family-services/100001980651253216 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, job-fairs, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Elmhurst - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Francesca's Amici - **lat**: 41.902475 - **long**: -87.94013609999999 - **full address**: Francesca's Amici, 174 North York Street, Elmhurst, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Become an Emergency Foster Parent with Shelter Youth & Family Services - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/54c8c84d38aa789e4e43c35a8daf76a1aac3d85a08c66dec85bbd6b67ec9086d-rimg-w1200-h600-dcebeeef-gmir.jpg?v=1768748433 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Become an Emergency Foster Parent with Shelter Youth & Family Services being held? - **A:** Become an Emergency Foster Parent with Shelter Youth & Family Services takes place on Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Francesca's Amici, 174 North York Street, Elmhurst, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Become an Emergency Foster Parent with Shelter Youth & Family Services? - **A:** Become an Emergency Foster Parent with Shelter Youth & Family Services is organized by Let It Be Us. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Become an Emergency Foster Parent with Shelter Youth & Family Services is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elmhurst, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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