Announcements

DCFS is looking for parents/guardians, adult adoptees, and non-DCFS child welfare and adoption professionals to join the Illinois Adoption Advisory Council. The IAAC addresses the department's goals of safety, well-being and permanency through its members' expertise, experience, advice and advocacy. You can learn more about the IAAC here or apply using the forms below.

Application Forms:

• Application for Adult Adoptees (Adoption)
• Application for Adult Adoptees (Guardianship)
• Application for Parents and Guardians
• Application for Professionals

DCFS is looking for someone to support, advocate, and coach adoptive and guardianship parents as they move from foster care to becoming a permanent family. If that sounds like something you would be interested in, please consider applying for one of the new DCFS Adoption/Guardianship Support Specialist positions. 

Learn more and apply below:

• Adoption/Guardianship Support Specialist Job Announcement
• Adoption/Guardianship Support Specialist Application

Completed application and a copy of a current resume should be emailed to DCFS.AGSS@Illinois.gov.