Measure to help relatives foster kids in state care signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure aimed at making it easier for relatives of children in the state care to get licensed as ...
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"Maybe I could have saved him": Foster mom testifies in support of child welfare bill
Rep. Julie McGuire filed House Bill 1605, a massive bill that aims to reduce the amount of time children linger in foster ...
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'Parent's Bill of Rights' passes, heads to Gov. DeWine amid controversy
A contentious "Parent's Bill of Rights" is now awaiting Governor Mike ... Supporters of the bill argue that it is designed to foster open communication between parents and schools.
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Legislature approves bill to prioritize family members in foster care; heads to Pritzker's desk
SPRINGFIELD -- A bill ... kin foster care," Collins-Mandeville said in a statement. Under the KIND Act, there would also be different criminal background criteria for relatives and foster parents.
Many local foster children placed in relatives' care
A majority of foster children in County are placed with relatives. However, many may be unlicensed and receive less financial support than licensed foster parents. A new bill recently approved by ...