Learn about Foster Care with Lutheran Child & Family Services

Let 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 way
• Access to health insurance, therapy, and education support for children in your care
• Ongoing training, support groups, and resources tailored for foster families
• Monthly financial support and funding for daycare, after-school care, and extracurriculars

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 Bellville, Mt. Vernon, O'Fallon, and surrounding areas, you are encouraged to join us!This event is located at the Lutheran Child & Family Services O'Fallon Office – 711 Insight Avenue, O'Fallon, Illinois 62269. Questions may be directed to Cathy Newbury at .

• This event is free and open to the public
• Access to this event is completely IN-PERSON, no virtual options
• Registration for this event is required
• During the event, attendees will have the opportunity for questions & answer, to meet caseworkers, to hear from experienced foster parents.

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.

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