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Stuart-Backed Measure to Increase Reporting in Child Abuse Cases Signed by Pritzker

Aug 21, 2019 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To increase reporting and accountability within the Department of Family and Child Services (DCFS), state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently supported a measure to overhaul the reporting and notification procedures for suspected child...

Villa Applauds Governor for Signing Measure to Increase Reporting for Child Abuse Cases

Aug 19, 2019 | Villa

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a new law supported by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, the Department of Family and Child Services (DCFS) would be subject to more stringent reporting and accountability requirements when investigating instances of suspected child...

Mussman Backs Measure to Improve Reporting of Child Abuse Cases

Aug 9, 2019 | Mussman

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In an effort to improve communication between the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the Departments of Family Services (DFS) and Health and Family Services (HFS), state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has supported legislation...

Halpin Implements System of Comprehensive Reporting in Child Abuse Cases

Jul 24, 2019 | Halpin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is improving the process for reporting child abuse by reinforcing lines of communication between the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and other groups in charge of keeping kids safe.“We’ve...

Feigenholtz Reforms to Strengthen Child Welfare Laws, DCFS, Signed into Law

Jul 17, 2019 | Feigenholtz

CHICAGO – Following a historic legislative session which included the creation of the House Adoption and Child Welfare Committee in order to reform the child welfare system, crucial measures championed by state Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, have been signed into...

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