Casual Conversation: Becoming a Host Home with The Bridge

Let It Be Us offers a series of virtual educational events on topics surrounding Foster Care and Adoption in the State of Illinois. As a part of this series, Let It Be Us is partnering with The Bridge on Host Home Families.

Join our Casual Conversation on Host Home Families with The Bridge, engage in open, candid discussions and share valuable insights in an intimate, small-group virtual 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
• Flexible employment
• An open bedroom
• Willingness to help children and teens no a short term basis
• Willingness to obtain a foster care license, or transfer an already exiting foster care license