Becoming a Host Home with The Bridge

Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in a teen's life?

Join us for our in-person event Become a Host Home with The Bridge Youth & Family Services, engage in open, candid discussions and share valuable insights in an intimate, small-group session hosted by Let It Be Us. Meet with our dedicated staff, agency caseworkers, and experienced foster parents as we provide the latest updates on foster care and licensing—and give you the opportunity to ask your individual questions.

Host Home Families welcome children in grade, middle and high school who are at risk of family disruptions. A stay with a Host Home Family is intended to be short term while family of origin is strengthened, with the goal of children returning home. The requirements of the Host Home Families will be experienced with teens, an open bedroom, flexible employment, and a desire to be involved in this first cohort of The Bridge’s Host Home Families, providing an opportunity for youth to avoid DCFS involvement. Host Home Families will have access to The Bridge’s experienced staff on a 24/7 basis, 365 days a year.

Host homes are paid a stipend for their commitment. We are in need of families with:

• Experience with teens and enjoyment from helping teens - and a heart for helping them
• Flexible work schedules
• An open bedroom
• Willingness to help children and teens on a short-term basis
• Willingness to obtain a foster care license, or transfer an already exiting foster care license

If you live within one hour of Palatine, we encourage you to attend and see if this is the right fit for you or your family.

This event is located at Buehler YMCA - 1400 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine, Illinois 60067. 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
• Registration for this event is required
• During the event, attendees will have the opportunity for question & answer