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SUMMARY:Learn About Foster Care and Licensing with Children's Home
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you interested in learning more about the Illinois child welfare system\, what it means to become a foster parent\, and how to get started? \nJoin Let It Be Us for an informative and inspiring event designed to answer your questions and guide you through the first steps of making a difference in a child’s life with Children’s Home Association of Illinois. This is a relaxed and supportive space to learn\, connect\, and discover how you can be part of something truly life-changing for children in need. \nAt This Event\, You Will Learn: \n\n• What foster care looks like today in Illinois• The process of becoming a licensed foster parent• The types of children who need homes right now• The support available to foster families• Your questions about fostering\n\nAttend In Person or Virtually \nThis hybrid event allows families to attend either in person or virtually via Zoom Webinar. \nIn-Person Location: Community Service Building – 311 W. John H. Gwynn Jr. Ave.\, Peoria\, IL 61605 \nGuests attending in person will enjoy light snacks while connecting with our team and learning more about foster care. This is for families in Peoria\, Tazewell\, and Woodford counties. \n\nThis event is free and open to the public\nAccess to this event is available in-person\, with a virtual option\nRegistration for this event is required\nDuring the event\, attendees will have the opportunity for question & answer\nQuestions may be directed to Cathy Newbury at cathynewbury@letitbeus.org\n\nLet It Be Us is proud to host this educational event to help more children in foster care find safe\, loving homes. We can’t wait to meet you.
URL:https://letitbeus.org/event/learn-about-foster-care-and-licensing-with-childrens-home/
LOCATION:Community Services Building – Children’s Home Association of Illinois\, 311 W John H Gwynn Jr Avenue\, Peoria\, Illinois\, 61605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Home,Learn More with Let It Be Us
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SUMMARY:Learn About Emergency Foster Care with Shelter Youth & Family Services
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you ever thought about opening your home to a child in need\, but didn’t know where to start?Join us for an inspiring and informative in-person event to learn how you can become an Emergency Foster Home with Shelter Youth & Family Services and provide immediate care for children when they need it most.\n \nEmergency Foster Homes welcome children during times of crisis for a short period\, offering them safety\, compassion\, and stability during some of the most difficult moments in their lives. Shelter Youth & Family Services provides extensive wraparound support to foster parents\, ensuring both families and children receive the resources they need. Emergency Foster Parents also receive additional financial support.We especially encourage bilingual Spanish-speaking families to attend\, as there is a critical need for foster homes that can support Spanish-speaking children and families in our communities.\nWhether you are already licensed\, considering becoming licensed\, or simply exploring what foster care looks like\, we invite you to come learn more and ask questions in a welcoming environment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are currently specifically targeting the following individuals: \n\nEducation professionals\nEducational support professionals\nMedical care providers\nMental health care providers\nEmergency responders\nIndividuals with parenting experience\nIndividuals with special needs experience\n\nThis event is located at Moretti’s Ristorante & Pizzeria – 6500 S. Central Ave.\, Bedfork Park\, IL 60638. If you live ini Bedford Park\, Oaklawn\, Hickory Hills or surrounding areas\, you are encouraged to join us. Questions may be directed to Cathy Newbury at cathynewbury@letitbeus.org. \n\nThis event is free and open to the public\nAccess to this event is in-person ONLY\nRegistration for this event is required\nDuring the event\, attendees will have the opportunity for question & answer\nPizza\, salad\, and soda will be served.\n\nWe hope you’ll join us to learn how you can help provide safety\, stability\, and hope to children when they need it most.
URL:https://letitbeus.org/event/learn-about-emergency-foster-care-with-shelter-youth-family-services-5/
LOCATION:Moretti’s Ristorante and Pizzeria\, 6500 S Central Avenue\, Bedford Park\, Illinois\, 60638\, United States
CATEGORIES:Learn More with Let It Be Us,Shelter Youth & Family Services
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