Preserving Families
SOS Illinois strives to keep brothers and sisters together in foster care and support at-risk families in the community. It is essential for us to provide helpful resources to those seeking assistance, as well as transparent information about the status of our agency. Please contact us directly for resources or information not available on your website.
Take Action
If you suspect that a child has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by abuse or neglect, please call the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services’ (DCFS) 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873). If you believe a child is in immediate danger of harm, please call 911 first.
Resources
Child Welfare and Foster Care
COVID-19 Resources


Coping and Mental Health During COVID-19
CDC Mental Health and Coping: Managing Stress and Anxiety
WHO Mental Health Considerations Guide
National Alliance on Mental Health COVID-19 Guide

Online Learning Resources
Online learning during COVID-19 and otherwise can be a difficult, new path to navigate for parents and children. Longtime educator and SOS Illinois supporter, Win Biernacki (wife of SOS Illinois Board Member, Don Biernacki), is sharing super helpful resources for families learning to use online classrooms.
Online Learning with Win Biernacki Videos
Check out Win’s series of online learning videos on this easy YouTube playlist! Don’t forget to download the supplemental resources in this Dropbox!
Client Information
Committed to Our Work
We are here to make a difference. SOS Illinois is committed to providing safe, stable, loving homes for brothers and sisters in foster care, as well as providing support to those at-risk in the community. Learn more about the impact of our work today!