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The deputy will assist investigators on cases requiring law enforcement involvement, support complex child welfare situations, and help improve coordination and response times between agencies. #dcfs #dupagecounty

To celebrate the month, courts across Illinois will host special Adoption Day ceremonies to finalize adoptions and honor families who are expanding through adoption. #adoption

When a child goes missing, the agency told The Center Square it reports the matter to local law enforcement, the caseworker provides as much identifying information as possible, to include finger prints if available, and they contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, among other steps. #children

The department’s message is built around the “ABCs” of safe sleep: infants should always be placed "Alone, on their Backs, in a Crib." #infants

Rep. Sheehan spoke with conviction about the importance of safeguarding children and the need for DCFS to fulfill its mission. #children

"This crime can impact anyone, and it is especially critical that we remain vigilant in protecting vulnerable children and youth from exploitation. #trafficking

To date, DCFS has distributed 6,135 smoke alarms to families across Illinois, including 1,368 this year, an increase of over 470 from the same time last year. #fireprevention

The measure amends state law to remove positive toxicology at birth as a basis for finding unfitness... #toxicology

State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee), saw two of her bills pass with unanimous votes. #jackiehaas

The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program will run from Jan. 1, 2024, through Jan. 1, 2027, and will begin in Will County, but could expand statewide in the future.