Sos Children's Village Illinois - Chicago Village

The SOS Children's Villages Illinois model of care is a unique one: we employ full-time, professional Foster Parents who live and care for our children in one of our Village communities. For SOS Illinois Foster Parents, their job is not just a full-time job it's a full-time vocation. Because Foster Parents are the foundation of the SOS Illinois model, we are looking for passionate and dedicated candidates to create stable home lives for our children. By creating a stable home life, SOS Children's Villages Illinois Foster Parents help children overcome devastating pasts and gain confidence about their world and their dreams for the future.
Core Requirements:
Successful Foster Parents must meet the following minimum criteria in order to move forward in the application process.
-Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and clear driving record
-DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) background clearance
-DCFS medical clearance
-Must be at least 25 years of age
-Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
If applicable, must adhere to the policy of bringing only one biological or adopted child (12 and under) into the Village home
-Must be willing to move to one of our three Villages (Lockport Village, Chicago Village, and Roosevelt Square Village)
-Must be willing to commit to three years of service as a full-time, professional Foster Parent
-Background and Skills
SOS Children's Villages Illinois is looking for nurturing individuals, domestic partners, or married couples interested in devoting their lives to the profession of Foster Parent, who are:
-Experienced with children, either as parents or by working with children in another environment
-Adept at supporting the needs of behaviorally complex children with a history of mental, emotional, or physical trauma
-Able to discipline fairly and willing to learn behavior-management skills
-Skilled in managing a household and a budget
-Self-sufficient thinkers with a collaborative spirit and positive outlook on life
Expectations.
Beyond the minimum criteria and experience, successful SOS Illinois Foster Parents excel by possessing the following qualities:
Adaptability: Becoming an SOS Children's Villages Illinois Foster Parent is a lifestyle change. Having the ability to swiftly settle into your new home and environment is essential to being as responsive and supportive to your children as possible from day one no matter the challenge or change.
Patience: All of our children have endure.