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SUMMARY:Learn About Emergency Foster Care with Shelter Youth & Family Services
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about opening your home to a child in need\, but didn’t know where to start? \nJoin 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. Emergency 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. \nWe 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. Whether 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. \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 will be held at the Worth Park District – 11500 S Beloit Ave\, Worth\, IL 60482. If you live in Worth\, Oak Lawn\, 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 available in-person\, NO online options available\nRegistration for this event is required\nDuring the event\, attendees will have the opportunity for question & answer\nSub sandwiches\, chips\, drinks\, and cookies will be provided\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. \nLet 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.
URL:https://letitbeus.org/event/learn-about-emergency-foster-care-with-shelter-youth-family-services-6/
LOCATION:Worth Park District\, 11500 S Beloit Ave\, Worth\, Illinois\, 60482
CATEGORIES:Learn More with Let It Be Us,Shelter Youth & Family Services
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