Child Family Youth Services in Cook County, Illinois

The child, family, and youth services agency in Cook County manages the county's foster care and adoption system, child care licensing and subsidy programs, family preservation services, and youth development initiatives funded through federal and state block grants. There are 10 Child Family Youth Services locations in Cook County, Illinois.

Residents of Cook County who want to support youth in the foster care system can explore becoming a licensed foster parent, a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, or a mentor through programs coordinated by the county child services office.

Families in Cook County dealing with a crisis — such as a parent's hospitalization, domestic violence, or sudden job loss — can contact the child and family services office for emergency safety planning, temporary foster care placement for children, and connection to community stabilization resources while working toward reunification.

You may also find Child Family Youth Services locations in neighboring counties including Cook.