| Recent
Releases
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Release
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May 22, 2013
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STATEMENT REGARDING WEST AURORA SCHOOL DISTRICT 129
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May 1, 2013
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Governor’s Proclamation for Childhood Drowning Prevention Month
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May 1, 2013
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DCFS Urges Parents to Prevent Childhood Drownings
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May 1, 2013
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Get Waterwise…SUPERVISE! Drowning Prevention Fact Sheet
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April 1, 2013
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Governor’s Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month
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April 1, 2013
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Advocates Launch Child Abuse Prevention Push
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April 1, 2013
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Child Abuse Prevention Month Poster
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March 16, 2013
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FY14 Budget Briefing Presentation
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January 10, 2013
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DCFS: Illinois Child Deaths Skyrocket in 2012
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December 27, 2012
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Child Sex Abuse Increasing Downstate
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December 27, 2012
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Map of Sex Abuse Victims FY12
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December 13, 2012
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DCFS Investigation Uncovers Animal Hoarding in Glenview
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December 03, 2012
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Statement From DCFS Regarding Maine Township High School District 207
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November 28, 2012
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DCFS Launches Hi-Tech Child Abuse Hotline System
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November 16, 2012
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Child Abuse And Neglect Reports Rising
In Downstate Illinois
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November 16, 2012
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MAP- Child Abuse Rates by County
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November 8, 2012
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Illinois Honors Adoptive Parents
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July 9, 2012
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DCFS IV-E Demonstration Project Proposal Available for Review and Comment
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November 25, 2011
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Governor Quinn Appoints Director of DCFS
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August 18, 2011
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Governor Quinn Signs Bill to Expand Emergency Access to Life-Saving Allergy Medicine for Children
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May 11, 2011
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DCFS Employee Receive Charles Edwards Leadership Award
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May 1, 2011
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Drowning Prevention Month 2011
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January 31, 2010
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SSA Alumni Symposium
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January 15, 2010
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Important Information Regarding Supplement to Hill vs. Erickson Consent Decree
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January 1, 2010
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NQIC-DR selects Illinois Pathways to Supporting and Strengthening Families
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August 25, 2009
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Governor Quinn Signs Child Welfare Reform Laws
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June 30, 2009
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Supplemental Order to Enforce Consent Decree
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Oct. 13, 2008
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DCFS - Innovations and Call to Action
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May 28, 2008
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2008 Cook Region Permanency Enhancement Symposium
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May 1, 2008
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DCFS Offices Celebrate Foster Parent Appreciation Month 2008
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April 8, 2008
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Deputy Governor Louanner Peters salutes Save Abandoned Babies Day in Illinois
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April 1, 2008
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First Lady Patricia Blagojevich launches Child Abuse Prevention Month in Illinois
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April 1, 2008
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DCFS-Supported Homelessness Prevention Program Wins Two National Awards
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| Dec.
16, 2007 |
Bulls Players Celebrate the Holidays with Local Families on Sunday
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| Dec.
5, 2007 |
Gov.
Blagojevich appoints Erwin McEwen as Illinois Director of Children and Family
Services |
| Nov.
8, 2007 |
Mexican Consulate and DCFS Renew Historic Agreement(English and Spanish versions) |
| Aug.
24, 2007 |
DCFS
Honors Foster and Adoptive Families at DuQuoin State Fair |
| Aug.
17, 2007 |
DCFS
Welcomes Thousands to Illinois State Fair on Foster and Adoptive Families Day |
| May
11, 2007 |
Illinois Recognized as National Leader in Child Abuse Prevention |
| May
2, 2007 |
Gov.
Blagojevich proclaims Childhood Drowning Prevention Month in Illinois; Initiative
calls for public awareness to safeguard children |
| April
17, 2007 |
State
and Local Government Partner to Offer Mandated Reporter Online Training
to Report Child Abuse |
| April
2, 2007 |
Local
child advocacy organizations and state agencies kick off Child Abuse Prevention
Month |
| Nov.
14, 2006 |
Children
And Families Celebrate Anniversary of Illinois' "Safe Haven Law" |
| Oct.
16, 2006 |
Gov. Blagojevich announces $1.5 million in new funding to help parents with
meth addictions in Southern Illinois |
| Aug.
18, 2006 |
DCFS
Director Introduces New Youth Programs During State Fair Visit |
| Aug.
10, 2006 |
DCFS
Scholars "Find their Future" in Professional Internships |
| Apr.
22, 2006 |
Illinois
Department of Children and Family Services hosts community prevent child
abuse walk and resource fair for families |
| Apr.
3, 2006 |
DCFS
Director Bryan Samuels and Senator Dick Durbin join Child Advocacy Organizations
and State Agencies to Kick-Off Child Abuse Prevention Month |
| Apr.
3, 2006 |
Deputy
Chief of Staff for Social Services Louanner Peters Joins Child Advocacy
Organizations and State Agencies to Kick-Off Child Abuse Prevention Month
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| Feb.
22, 2006 |
Joint
Statement by Director of DCFS, Bryan Samuels and Chancellor of the Archdiocese
of Chicago, Jimmy M. Lago |
| Feb.
15, 2006 |
Governor‘s
budget plan for DCFS focuses on meeting at-risk children‘s long-term needs |
| Feb.
10, 2006 |
United
Methodist Children‘s Home and the Illinois Department of Children and Family
Services partner to create innovative foster care program |
| Jan.
13, 2006 |
Bulls
Players Celebrate Holidays With Local Families |
| Dec.
21, 2005 |
DCFS
Supervisor Honored by Child Advocacy Center |
| Dec.
5, 2005 |
Jimi
Anne Lawrence, former DCFS Director, Dies |
| Nov.
29, 2005 |
DCFS
International Adoption Expert Receives National Award |
| Nov.
18, 2005 |
Illinois
Celebrates Adoptions during National Adoption Month |
| Nov.
15, 2005 |
Significant
Jury Verdict Upholds DCFS Actions |
| Nov.
9, 2005 |
DCFS
Staff Member Aids Hurricane Katrina Victims |
| Nov.
9, 2005 |
DCFS
Hosts 17TH Annual Hispanic Family Institute Latino Children: Preserving Them Within the Family, Within our Community |
| Nov.
2, 2005 |
Heart
Gallery of Illinois takes unique, interactive approach to adoption at state’s
first exhibit of its kind |
| Oct.
14, 2005 |
Latino
Consortium Hosts Hispanic Family Institute Kick-Off Event |
| Oct.
14, 2005 |
DCFS
Administrator Recognized for Leadership in Prevention Services |
| Sep.
27, 2005 |
Pictures
that Touch the Heart; New Photo Exhibit Helps Older Children Find Adoptive
Homes |
| Aug.
27, 2005 |
Governor
Blagojevich gives PATH Award to Du Quoin couple for fostering over 70 children |
| Aug.
20, 2005 |
DCFS
director honored for child welfare mental health efforts |
| Aug.
14, 2005 |
Governor Blagojevich signs legislation establishing Illinois as national model for adoption reform |
| Aug.
12, 2005 |
DCFS
Offers Family Photos at State Fair and Helps Protect Children |
| Aug.
1, 2005 |
College
Students Find Promising Futures Through DCFS Summer Internship Program |
| July
20, 2005 |
DCFS
Awards College Scholarships Totaling Over $700,000 To 48 Students Statewide |
| June
14, 2005 |
Governor
Blagojevich signs bill making Illinois ‘Safe’ Havens for Abandoned Babies
Act permanent; Reminds public that law protects parents who turn newborns
over safely |
| June
15, 2005 |
Gov.
Blagojevich signs legislation expanding mental health services for children
in state care |
| June
6, 2005 |
Students
Find Promising Futures Through New DCFS Internship Program |
| June
6, 2005 |
DCFS
"Find Your Future" Internship Fact Sheet |
| June
3, 2005 |
Governor’s Path Award Presented to Rev. Phoenix Barnes |
| May
27, 2005 |
Statewide
agencies join forces to urge adult supervision for children in or near water |
| May
24, 2005 |
Zone
Coach Gives "Think Like a Champion" Seminar For Illinois Youth
in Child Welfare System |
| May
22, 2005 |
Chicago
Fire Department Donates Over 500 Smoke Detectors to DCFS Families |
| May
20, 2005 |
2005
Foster Parent Law Implementation Plan Winners Announced |
| April
29, 2005 |
Governor‘s
PATH Award Presented to Alternative Schools Network |
| April
25, 2005 |
Chicago
Fire Department Donates Over 500 Smoke Detectors to DCFS Families |
| April
11, 2005 |
DCFS
Joins Save Abandoned Babies Foundation Along With Public Safety and Health Groups to Launch New Public Awareness Campaign |
| April
1, 2005 |
First
Lady Patti Blagojevich Raises Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect and Highlights
Success of Illinois Child Abuse Prevention Programs |
| Mar.
17, 2005 |
DCFS
Names 30-Year Chicago Police Veteran To Law Enforcement Liaison Post
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| Mar.
17, 2005 |
Runaway Report' Reflects New Direction For DCFS |
| Feb
16, 2005 |
Governor’s
budget plan for DCFS focuses on improving positive lifetime outcomes
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| Jan.
25, 2005 |
Illinois is One Of Seven States Selected For Pilot Program |
| Jan.
4, 2005 |
Director
Bryan Samuels receives community award |
| Dec.
10, 2004 |
DCFS
hosts Anniversary Symposium to explore the future of child welfare |
| Dec.
2, 2004 |
Department
of Children and Family Services, Chicago Public Schools and State Board
of Education partner to improve education outcomes |
| Nov.
19, 2004 |
First
Lady Patti Blagojevich joins DCFS in support of Illinois Celebrates Adoption
and National Adoption Day |
| Oct.
12, 2004 |
DCFS
Becomes Nation’s First State Child Welfare Agency To Earn Reaccreditation |
| Oct.
8, 2004 |
DCFS
Announces Major Reforms: "Lifetime" Approach to Child Welfare
Services in Illinois |
| Sept.
15, 2004 |
High
Sierra Sport Company joins forces with DCFS to provide
book bags to over 500 youth in need |
| August
30, 2004 |
DCFS
goes door to door to increase school attendance |
| August
30, 2004 |
Statewide
agencies urge the public to practice water safety during the upcoming
Labor Day weekend |
| August
24, 2004 |
DCFS
honors foster and adoptive families at annual DuQuoin State Fair picnic,
while strengthening it’s ability to find missing wards |
| August
13, 2004 |
DCFS
strengthens it’s ability to find missing wards by updating digital photos
of foster children at the State Fair |
| July
27, 2004 |
Governor
Blagojevich signs bill expanding save havens for abandoned newborn babies
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| July
22, 2004 |
Connie
Payton celebrates her 50th birthday giving instead of receiving |
| July
20, 2004 |
Foot
Locker, Sears and Target present gift certificates to graduating foster
children to honor their achievement |
| July
15, 2004 |
DCFS
announces partnership with new Bloomington agency to improve access to child
welfare services and enhance community relations |
| June
14, 2004 |
DCFS,
Chicago Mexican Consulate sign agreement in days leading up to President
Fox’s arrival |
| June
4, 2004 |
Lawmakers
pass sibling rights resolution submitted by foster children |
| May
13, 2004 |
Illinois
urges families to open their homes to children in need |
| May
3, 2004 |
DCFS
honors law enforcement officers who helped reduce population of missing
wards |
| April
16, 2004 |
Elected
officials and community leaders join DCFS director in State’s first walk
against child abuse and neglect |
| April
1, 2004 |
Key
Agencies Team Up to Keep Kids SAFE AT HOME™ |
| March
16, 2004 |
April
17th Community Event Notice for Garfiled Park |
| February
25, 2004 |
DCFS
Statewide Youth Advisory Board proposes a new Sibling Rights Resolution
to lawmakers |
| February
18, 2004 |
Governor’s
budget plan for DCFS reflects strategic focus on accountability and providing
high quality services to Illinois children and families |
| February
11, 2004 |
DCFS
announces new policy that limits the number of unrelated children placed
in foster homes |
| January
17, 2004 |
DCFS
youth speak out about foster care and adoption experiences |
| December
6, 2003 |
Governor
Announces Major Improvement in DCFS' Efforts to Find Missing Children |
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November 7, 2003 |
2003
Adoption Excellence Awards issued to three Illinois programs/families
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November 5, 2003 |
DCFS
launches new 24-hour Missing Child Unit |
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October 27, 2003 |
First
DCFS town hall meeting encourages dialogue between the department and community
residents |
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October 3, 2003 |
Governor, Maryville Academy and DCFS Announce New Vision For Des Plaines |
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October 3, 2003 |
Governor
Blagojevich, Maryville Academy and DCFS Joint Statement on the new vision
for Maryville’s Des Plaines Campus |
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September 19, 2003 |
DCFS
announces new Maryville Agreement |
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July 14, 2003 |
DNA Results Show
Eli Quick’s Biological Mother Is Downstate Woman Laura Trandel |
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July 8, 2003 |
DCFS Unveils Its
New Management Team |
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June 23 , 2003 |
DCFS Director Announces
Management Team Redesign |
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June 3 , 2003 |
Key Agencies Join
Forces To Urge Adult Supervision For Children In Or Near Water |
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April 28, 2003 |
DCFS Honors Illinois
Law Enforcement In Observance Of National Missing Children’s Day |
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May 9, 2003 |
Missing Persons Reports
Filed On Missing DCFS Wards |
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May 4, 2003 |
Save The Abandoned
Baby Day |
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May 2 , 2003 |
DCFS And SIU Partner To Provide
Downstate Network For Child Abuse Cases |
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April 28, 2003 |
Blagojevich Taps
DCFS Task Force Chair To Head Troubled Child Welfare Agency |
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April 23, 2003 |
Kankakee Office Achieves
Accreditation |
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April 22, 2003 |
Cairo Office Achieves
Accreditation |
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April 22, 2003 |
Anna Office Achieves
Accreditation |
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April 16, 2003 |
Dekalb Office Achieves
Accreditation |
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April 9 , 2003 |
Governor Proposes
DCFS Budget To Meet New Child Welfare Challenges |
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April 7, 2003 |
Save Abandoned Babies
Day Event Nets $5,000 Challenge Grant |
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March 28, 2003 |
Event To Promote
Awareness Of Abandoned Newborn Safe Haven Law |
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March 25, 2003 |
DCFS And Prevent
Child Abuse Illinois Team Up To Keep Kids SAFE AT HOME |
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November 27, 2002 |
DHHS Honors 5 Illinois
Winners Of National Adoption Awards |
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November 8, 2002 |
Top Five Foster Parent
Implementation Law Plan Agencies Honored |
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September 30, 2002 |
8
DCFS Offices Earn Coa Accreditation |
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March 5, 2002 |
CWLA Gives National
Award To
DCFS Statewide Youth Advisory Board Member |
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February 20, 2002 |
Governor Proposes
Budget That Continues Improvements At DCFS |
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September 27, 2001 |
Illinois DCFS Reports Dramatic
Substitute Care Declines, Strong Adoption Rates |
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September 7, 2001 |
2001 Foster Parent Law Implementation
Plan Award Winners Named |
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August 25, 2001 |
Foster And Adoptive
Families Honored At The Duquoin State Fair |
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August 17, 2001 |
DCFS Director Jess Mcdonald Lauds Lawmakers For Passage Of The Abandoned Newborn Infant protection
ACT |
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June 26, 2001 |
Martha Allen Named
New DCFS Chief Of Staff |
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June 20, 2001 |
One Church One Child
Reaches Goal For 2001 |
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June 18 , 2001 |
Walter Payton Foundation Honors
DCFS Foster Children |
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June 8 , 2001 |
Tribute To Ron Moorman, President
Of The Child Care Association |
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May 1, 2001 |
Lincoln Award Goes To Longtime
DCFS Partner |
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April 2, 2001 |
Statistics Show Decline In Child
Abuse |
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February 21, 2001 |
Governor’s Children
& Family Services Budget Continues Improvement In Services To Abused
And Neglected Children |
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November 20, 2000 |
Governor Ryan Announces
Illinois Receives $5.3 Million Bonus For Increasing Adoptions |
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November 1, 2000 |
Circuit Court Of Cook County Supports
National Adoption Saturday |
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August 18, 2000 |
DCFS Presents Awards
To Scholarship Recipients At The Illinois State Fair |
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August 16, 2000 |
African American Adoption Program
Honors Adoptive And Foster Parents Of The Year |
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July 10, 2000 |
DCFS Becomes Nation’s Largest Child
Welfare Agency To Achieve Accreditation |
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March 31, 2000 |
DCFS And Congressman Davis Launch
Safe Child Initiative |
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March 28, 2000 |
Prevent Child Abuse-Illinois And
DCFS Team Up To Keep Kids Safe At Home |
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February 2, 2000 |
Governor’s Budget For DCFS Supports
Continued Permanency For Children |
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January 24, 2000 |
Klingler Offers Legislative Scholarships
To DCFS And Foster Parent Association |
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November 30, 1999 |
DCFS Among "Adoption 2002"
Excellence Awards Recipients For Second Consecutive Year |
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November 9, 1999 |
DCFS Elgin Field Office Earns Accreditation
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September 24, 1999 |
President Clinton Gives Illinois
Lion’s Share Of Adoption Funds, Illinois Praised For Record Setting Adoptions |
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September 20, 1999 |
East St. Louis Area Hospitals Join
Statewide Campaign To Find Adoptive Homes For Illinois Children |
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September 15, 1999 |
Ministers Of Statewide Adoption
Program Honor Parents |
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August 28, 1999 |
Record Adoption Numbers Earn Illinois National Lead |
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July 26, 1999 |
Wednesday’s Child To Help Find
Homes For Chicago Area Foster Children |
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July 13, 1999 |
Two Springfield Hospitals Join
Statewide Adoption Recruitment Campaign |
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June 18, 1999 |
DCFS Announces Accreditation
Of Four Cook County Offices |
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June 16, 1999 |
Peoria Field Office Becomes Accredited |
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June 16, 1999 |
Pekin Field Office Becomes Accredited |
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June 15, 1999 |
Decatur Field Office Becomes Accredited |
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June 15, 1999 |
Bloomington Field Office
Becomes Accredited |
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May 26, 1999 |
Springfield Field Office Becomes
Accredited |
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May, 1999 |
DCFS Recruiting Foster Parents
During Foster Parent Appreciation Month |
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April 26, 1999 |
DCFS Announces New Child Abuse
Prevention Campaign |
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February 17, 1999 |
Governor’s Budget For Children
& Family Services Continues To Improve Safety And Permanency For Children |
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January 8, 1999 |
Kankakee DCFS Office Relocates To New Downtown Site |
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December 18, 1998 |
First Lady Brenda Edgar Reads To Adopted Children |
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December 1, 1998 |
Presiding Judge Of Nation’s Oldest
Juvenile Court Lauded For National Leadership In Child Welfare |
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November 24, 1998 |
Governor & Mrs. Edgar, DCFS
Receive National Adoptions Award |
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November 1, 1998 |
Prospective Parents Sought During
Adoption Awareness Month |
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November 1, 1998 |
Tenth Annual Hispanic Family Conference
Celebrates Decade Of Opening Hearts And Minds |
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September 30, 1998 |
Construction Begins On New DCFS
Field Office |
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July 30, 1998 |
Unique DCFS Program Opens New
Worlds To Abused And Neglected Children |
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July 30, 1998 |
DCFS Works To Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Cases (Letter Sent To Editors Statewide) |
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July 24, 1998 |
Governor
Announces Record High Numbers Of Adoptions For Illinois Foster Children |
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July 17, 1998 |
Champaign Couple Honored By One
Church One Child Adoption Program |
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June 17, 1998 |
Report Highlights Safety Of Children
In Foster Care |
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May 14, 1998 |
Government Report Shows Decline
In Repeat Child Abuse And Neglect |
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May 5, 1998 |
DCFS Recruiting Foster Parents During
Foster Parent Appreciation Month |
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April 8, 1998 |
Governor Edgar Announces Adoption
Initiative |
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April 1, 1998 |
Local Agencies Honored In Child
Abuse Prevention Month Observance |
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January 16, 1998 |
DCFS Director & Cca Executive
Director Ask People To Consider Foster Parenting |
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December 17, 1997 |
DCFS Director Announces Ninth Annual
Hispanic Family Conference "Compadres Somos Todos: Kinship’ Community,
And Beyond" |
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November 19, 1997 |
DCFS And Saint Paul Missionary
Baptist Church Honor The Adoptive Parents Of The Year At Annual Meeting |
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November 19, 1997 |
Winners Announced In Adoption
Essay Contest |
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November 19, 1997 |
DCFS, Juvenile Protective Association
Recognized For Successful Partnership |
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November 17, 1997 |
Prospective Parents Sought During
Adoption Awareness Month |
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September 5, 1997 |
DCFS Receives First E-Mail Child
Abuse Call |
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August 17, 1997 |
DCFS Director Jess Mcdonald Receives
"Motorola Excellence In Public Service Award" |
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July 30, 1997 |
Glen Ellyn Among First DCFS Sites
To Receive National Accreditation |
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July 24, 1997 |
New Chief
And Deputy Chief Of Communications Appointed At DCFS |
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June 6, 1997 |
DCFS Sponsors Conference For Pregnant
And Parenting Teens |
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May 8, 1997 |
Illinois Secretary Of Human Services
Designate Howard Peters Honors Southern Illinois Vista Volunteers |
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April 11, 1997 |
First Lady And Marshall
Field’s Team Up To Support Foster Care |
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January 16, 1997 |
Illinois Child Abuse/Neglect
Death Report |
