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Foster Homes for Dependent Children | ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION - Specialized Foster Care Program

420 West Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046

Eligibility

Open to all foster youth with specialized needs, including:
  • Medical, emotional, behavioral or mental health needs
  • Adolescents
  • LGBTQ youth
For adoptive applicants:
  • Must be 21 years of age or older with stable housing and income
  • Must pass a background check

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
847-356-3322
Voice·

Primary Contact Number

Languages

None

Application process

Call or email for an appointment Documents Required: None

Fees

No fee

Service area

All ZIP Codes, IL
Provides placement for children with specialized needs in foster care. "Specialized" refers to children with medical, emotional, behavioral or mental health needs. Also refers to special groups such as adolescents and LGBTQ youth. Provides licensing for adults to foster or adopt children with specialized needs.

Last assured

08/05/2025

Providing organization

ALLENDALE ASSOCIATION
Nonprofit organization providing behavioral health and shelter services for Lake County youth.