# Event Details - **Event Name**: Become a Foster Parent with Lutheran Child & Family Services - In-Person - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: 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?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.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? If yes, join us for this informative fireside chat with Lutheran Child & Family Services, the second-largest community-based child welfare agency in Illinois, dedicated to improving the well-being of people across the state by protecting children, strengthening families and building futures for those who have experienced trauma. What you'll learn:How LCFS supports foster parents every step of the wayAccess to health insurance, therapy, and education support for children in your careOngoing training, support groups, and resources tailored for foster familiesMonthly financial support and funding for daycare, after-school care, and extracurricularsAttend In Person or VirtuallyThis hybrid event allows families to attend either in person or virtually via Zoom Webinar.In-Person Location: Joe's Pizza & Pasta – 819 Jordan Street, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.Take the first step toward changing a child’s story - register today and join us for this powerful and educational event. If you are licensed or not yet licensed, live in Mt. Vernon, Marion, Centralia, or the surrounding areas, you are encouraged to join us!Questions may be directed to Cathy Newbury at cathynewbury@letitbeus.org.Guests attending in person will enjoy pizza, salad, and soda while connecting with our team and learning more about foster care.This event is free and open to the publicAccess to this event is available in-person, with a virtual optionRegistration for this event is requiredDuring the event, attendees will have the opportunity for questions & answer, to meet caseworkers, to hear from experienced foster parents.Pizza, salad, and soda will be served for those attending in-person 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mount-vernon/become-a-foster-parent-with-lutheran-child-and-family-services-in-person/100001988559221161 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, nonprofit, sports, art, kids, virtual, webinar, job-fairs - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Joe's Pizza & Pasta - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Mount Vernon - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Joe's Pizza & Pasta - **lat**: 38.3157752 - **long**: -88.9018242 - **full address**: Joe's Pizza & Pasta, 819 Jordan Street, Mount Vernon, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Become a Foster Parent with Lutheran Child & Family Services - In-Person - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ce25c5281b659e21664471e9bec8d2f2c4c6c18ece980fa2a244dfbd69fded4f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1777585733 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Become a Foster Parent with Lutheran Child & Family Services - In-Person being held? - **A:** Become a Foster Parent with Lutheran Child & Family Services - In-Person takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Joe's Pizza & Pasta, 819 Jordan Street, Mount Vernon, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Become a Foster Parent with Lutheran Child & Family Services - In-Person? - **A:** Become a Foster Parent with Lutheran Child & Family Services - In-Person is organized by Let It Be Us. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Become a Foster Parent with Lutheran Child & Family Services - In-Person is ideal for curious learners, students, 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 Mount Vernon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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