Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley

424 West Madison St.

Ottawa, IL. 61350

(815) 433-3953

4231 Progress Blvd, Suites 1&2

Peru, IL 61354

(815)223-4151

contactus@ysbiv.org

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.

Staff will respond on a 24-hour basis to runaway and homeless youth.

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The YSB Foster Care program offers a variety of foster care experiences:

Emergency Foster Care
Short-Term Respite Foster Care
Traditional Foster Care
Specialized Foster Care

Training & Support Services

Pre-service and ongoing foster parent training
Financial reimbursement for room and board
Clothing and personal allowance
Reimbursement for travel when excessive, with prior approval
Foster parent support