Illinois’ child welfare agency has made small steps in improving how kids in its care are placed, but problems persist.

Marchand Illinois lawmakers could soon make it easier for children in foster care to live with their relatives or other people close to them. Child welfare experts have long touted the benefits of ...

According to court documents, DCFS employees went to a South 14th Avenue address Jan. 16 to investigate a child maltreatment report. While speaking with Walters, the workers told investigators ...

A 42-year-old man is found guilty for multiple charges after an investigation reveals he used physical abuse to punish a ...

The Illinois House on Monday approved a bill aimed at making it easier for relatives of children in state care to get licensed as foster parents and receive assistance. The measure, which passed ...

A 911 call was made by someone at KinderCare in Arlington Heights, after they were contacted by the child's parent or ...

The kids — energetic toddlers who are quick to offer a toy, a hug or one of their tiny Nike sneakers — are two of more than 10,000 young people in DCFS care who live with relatives ...

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is joining forces with the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and various community organizations to improve ...

A majority of foster children in Effingham County are placed with relatives. However, many may be unlicensed and receive less financial support than licensed foster parents. A new bill recently ...

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is currently accepting applications for the 2025 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, a minimum of 53 academic scholarships ...

Jan. 4—CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is currently accepting applications for the 2025 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, a minimum of 53 ...