Police said they were called to P&J Tender Care in Moline on Friday evening after one of the children's parents accused a ...

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

CHICAGO The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), in collaboration with Microsoft, today unveiled ...

Richton Park resident Meagan Sims is working on her doctorate degree at Governor State University and helping people along ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) has opened the scholarship application process for current and former youth in care. A minimum of 53 academic scholarships ...

she says. The legislation requires that DCFS must provide training for caregivers on culturally competent haircare by June 1, 2025.