Learn About Becoming a Foster Parent with Let It Be Us - In-Person

Schedule

Tue Jun 23 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

DeSalvo's Pizza | Evanston, IL

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Join Let It Be Us for this hybrid event to learn about becoming a foster parent. Open to families across Illinois.
About this Event

Are you interested in learning more about the Illinois child welfare system, what it means to be a foster parent, and how to get started?

Join Let It Be Us for an informative and inspiring event designed to answer your questions and guide you through the first steps of making a difference in a child’s life. This is a relaxed, supportive space to learn, connect, and discover how you can be part of something truly life-changing.

At This Event, You Will Learn:

  • What it means to be a foster parent
  • How the licensing process works
  • The different types of foster care
  • How Let It Be Us supports you every step of the way

Attend In Person or Virtually

This hybrid event allows families to attend either in person or virtually via Zoom Webinar.

In-Person Location: DeSalvo's Pizza - 1945 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201

Guests attending in person will enjoy pizza, salad, and soda while connecting with our team and learning more about foster care.

This free event is open to individuals and families throughout Illinois. Whether you live in Chicago, Evanston, Cook County, Lake County, or any surrounding community, you are invited to join us.

  • This event is free and open to the public
  • Access to this event is available in-person, with a virtual option
  • Registration for this event is required
  • During the event, attendees will have the opportunity for question & answer
  • Questions may be directed to Cathy Newbury at [email protected]

Let It Be Us is proud to host this educational event to help more children in foster care find safe, loving homes. We can’t wait to meet you.

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Where is it happening?

DeSalvo's Pizza, 1945 Central Street, Evanston, United States

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