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Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley
424 West Madison St.
Ottawa, IL. 61350
(815) 433-3953
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4231 Progress Blvd, Suites 1&2
Peru, IL 61354
(815)223-4151
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About YSB
The Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley, Inc. (YSB) is a community-based agency that responds to the needs of the youth of the Illinois Valley through a variety of programs with the purpose of enhancing the quality of life for children, youth, and families.
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Staff will respond on a 24-hour basis to runaway and homeless youth.
The YSB Foster Care program offers a variety of foster care experiences:
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Emergency Foster Care
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Short-Term Respite Foster Care
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Traditional Foster Care
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Specialized Foster Care
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Training & Support Services
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Pre-service and ongoing foster parent training
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Financial reimbursement for room and board
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Clothing and personal allowance
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Reimbursement for travel when excessive, with prior approval
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Foster parent support