# Event Details - **Event Name**: Casual Conversation: Foster Care and Licensing with Arden Shore - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join Let It Be Us experts and Arden Shore in this casual conversation to learn about Foster Care and Licensing.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.Could you be the safe place a child needs - right now?If you’ve ever felt a pull to help a child in need but weren’t sure where to start, this evening is for you.Join us for an informative and compassionate in-person Casual Conversation on Foster Care and Licensing with Arden Shore Child and Family Services, an organization committed to protecting children, strengthening families, and building brighter futures for those who have experienced trauma. 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 allow you to ask your individual questions. You’ll also learn more about the Illinois child welfare system and the incredible support available to foster families. By offering a stable and loving home, you can make a profound difference in a child’s life. Join us to discover how you can become part of a child’s journey of hope and begin your path to becoming a foster parent.This event is located at the Arden Shore Offices - 329 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085. 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 requiredLicensed and unlicensed families are welcomeDuring the event, attendees will have the opportunity for question & answerRefreshments will be servedOne evening can open the door to a lifetime of hope for a child. Join us and take the first step. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/casual-conversation-foster-care-and-licensing-with-arden-shore/100001985515159290 - **Event Categories**: job-fairs - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Waukegan - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Arden Shore Child and Family Services - **lat**: 42.3646801 - **long**: -87.83080100000001 - **full address**: Arden Shore Child and Family Services, 329 North Genesee Street, Waukegan, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Casual Conversation: Foster Care and Licensing with Arden Shore - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/48709f882d1b6511e1a5dec650294de61eb9b9adbcb6f566aef5e4d0ea542742-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1773981096 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Casual Conversation: Foster Care and Licensing with Arden Shore being held? - **A:** Casual Conversation: Foster Care and Licensing with Arden Shore takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Arden Shore Child and Family Services, 329 North Genesee Street, Waukegan, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Casual Conversation: Foster Care and Licensing with Arden Shore? - **A:** Casual Conversation: Foster Care and Licensing with Arden Shore is organized by Let It Be Us. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Casual Conversation: Foster Care and Licensing with Arden Shore 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 Waukegan, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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