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CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is increasing the financial support provided to foster parents, caregivers and older youth in care to help offset the recent increases in cost of living expenses experienced by families throughout the state.

CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker has proclaimed May Childhood Drowning Prevention Month in Illinois, which serves as a good time to remind parents of the importance

Last year, 18 Illinois children lost their lives due to accidental drowning, including eight in pools, three in bathtubs, two in lakes, two in ponds and one in a creek, river and hot tub.

A newly released report from the Illinois Auditor General finds multiple shortcomings at the Department of Children and Family Services, including failures to conduct required home safety checks before children are returned to their parents;

CHICAGO Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed May Childhood Drowning Prevention Month in Illinois, which serves as a good time to remind parents of the importanc

For Release May is Childhood Drowning Prevention Month: Illinois DCFS reminds parents to remain vigilant when ...

CHICAGO – May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month, a time to honor foster families across Illinois who have opened their hearts and homes to provide a temporary

May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month, a time to honor a celebrate thousands of foster families across the state to provide temporary safe havens of vulnerable children.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and child care agencies are doing their part to...

At least 53 college scholarships are available for those who have been in foster care in...