One Family Illinois offers a unique and one-of-a-kind opportunity to become a full-time professional live-in foster parent in one of our villages in Chicago and Lockport.
Foster Parents are the heart of One Family Illinois. They offer more than a home by creating space for healing, growth, and joy. In our Village communities, they play a vital role in keeping siblings together and preserving the deep bonds that give children a sense of family. Becoming a Foster Parent means transforming lives and helping kids feel safe, loved, and free to be themselves.
At One Family Illinois, we advance the safety, well-being, and future of children by empowering the adults and communities who care for them.
Our Sibling Foster Care Program hires experienced, full-time live-in foster parents to care for sibling groups in our village communities. Siblings stay together, growing side by side, and sharing the little moments that make them a family.
Each home has on-site case managers, clinical therapists, and enrichment services. Our team-centered approach preserves normalcy, helping children thrive, grow, and embrace the joys of childhood.
Start by submitting a brief questionnaire and connecting with our recruitment team. You’ll be invited to an info session where you’ll learn what it means to be a Foster Parent in our Village communities.
Complete your application, background checks, and interviews. We’ll walk you through the process and ensure you meet all requirements, including DCFS certification.
Attend and complete state-mandated training to help you succeed as a full-time Foster Parent. You’ll gain tools to provide safe, loving, and structured care for sibling groups.
Once approved, you’ll move into one of our Village homes and begin your journey. From day one, you’ll have 24/7 support, a team behind you, and the chance to transform lives—starting with your own.
This form helps us determine your eligibility for this unique role. Once you submit the form, a member of our team will contact you to start the conversation. At that time, you will be asked to complete our full application.
Do you have questions or would you like to talk with our team?