A bill moving in the state capitol could help ensure foster families have access to a child's full history before an adoption is finalized.
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For Hannah Knight, the desire to become a foster parent started in high school. One of her friends entered foster care, and it was hard for he…
YMCAs across the state of Illinois announced a partnership with insurance carrier YouthCare that will provide memberships to children in foster care.
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YouthCare will provide free YMCA memberships to eligible foster children and former foster children up to age 21.
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EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) — Effingham County Animal Shelter and Control is at critical capacity, which means that they cannot take in any more an…
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ILLINOIS (WAND) - Illinois officials are encouraging adults to become foster parents during Foster Parent Appreciation Month.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - An Illinois lawmaker filed a bill that would create a tax credit for families with a foster child.