Illinois House OKs DCFS ‘Kinship’ bill

The Illinois House approved a bill to help relatives of children in state care become licensed foster parents and receive assistance, with Governor Pritzker expected to sign it. The legislation aims to keep kids with family members to reduce trauma, provide clearer paths for reunification, and decrease the number of children in DCFS care. The bill, which had unanimous support in the Senate, includes provisions for complaints, federal funding updates, and an electronic foster application process by 2026, without adding costs to the state.

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