St. Clair County deputies attacked will assisting DCFS wellness check in Belleville
A 31-year-old Belleville man was arrested after he tried to interfere with St. Clair County Sheriff’s deputies who were doing ...
Chicago Tribune29d
‘Mama Meagan’ uses childhood experiences with DCFS to help youth in need
Regular involvement by DCFS and Aunt ... led to his early death. As a tribute to him, her doctoral dissertation focuses on burnout among child welfare workers in Illinois. Sims’ great ...
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Williamson County Sheriff's Office investigates infant death
COLP, Ill. (WSIL) -- Authorities are investigating a child death in Colp on Monday. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a 911 call to a home in Colp on February 17 ...
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Illinois KIND Act makes relatives eligible for DCFS benefits for child care
Illinois is loosening standards to make grandparents and other relatives eligible to receive benefits for caring for children in the care of the Department of Children ...
The Victoria Advocate17d
New Illinois law expands support for relative caregivers for foster children
(The Center Square) – A bill making it easier for a child’s relative ... which will allow the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) more flexibility in certifying ...