Illinois DCFS marks Child Abuse Prevention Month in April
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has announced events across the state to promote prevention of child abuse and neglect. To mark the month ahead, workers for
Hundsdorfer: DCFS hires on-the-spot at hiring events
Child protection agency seeks to add more than 500 to the payroll By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com Cyrenthia Threat spent Wednesday morning at a hiring event in Fairview Heights waiting for word on whether she
SCOIL set to decide on new trial for Decatur woman previously convicted of murder in 2019 later this year
The Illinois Supreme Court will decide on whether to allow a new trial for a Decatur woman convicted of killing her 19-month-old son in 2019. An Assistant Appellate Defender told the state’s high court yesterday that Jessica
AP: Illinois juvenile justice chief to take over troubled child-services agency
By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois governor has named his juvenile justice director to take over the troubled Department of Children and Family Services. Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday named Heidi
Illinois Governor Pritzker announces Heidi Mueller as new director of state DCFS
Governor Pritzker announced yesterday, that he is appointing youth justice and child welfare expert Heidi Mueller as the next Director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services pending Senate approval. Mueller currently serves as Director
Trial set to begin later this January for man accused of killing Illinois DCFS worker outside of Springfield in January 2022
A trial is set to begin this month for a man accused of killing an Illinois child welfare worker at a home outside of Springfield last year. Benjamin Reed is charged with the murder of Deidre Silas
Illinois DCFS continues providing free smoke alarms to families across Illinois
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services provides free smoke alarms to families served by the department. As of August 31, DCFS has distributed 4,312 smoke alarms to families across Illinois, including 897 this year. Illinois
Governor Pritzker signs legislation creating Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Pilot Program in Will County
For grandparents raising their grandchildren, the state of Illinois is trying to assist better those who need it most. Governor JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed House Bill 0780, which establishes and works to administer a Grandparents Raising
Illinois DCFS under fire for placing 16-year-old girl with individual accused of forcing her into sex work
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now A top child welfare official in Chicago says it may be time to abolish the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Cook County Public Guardian Charles Golbert is livid after
Governor Pritzker says Marc Smith safe as DCFS chief
Governor JB Pritzker is keeping his embattled director of the DCFS precisely where he is. Pritzker announced Friday that he intends to reappoint Marc Smith as head of the Department of Children and Family Services. The move