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People First Language: Incorporating best practices with the children we serve and their families.

Friday, May 19, 2023
10:00 am11:00 am

People-first language ( PFL ), also called person-first language, is a type of linguistic prescription that puts a person before a diagnosis, describing what condition a person "has" rather than asserting what a person "is". It is intended to avoid marginalization or dehumanization (either consciously or subconsciously) when discussing. This training will help participants understand the People-first language and learn how to train volunteers, staff, and program messaging.
Anibal Vega, Director of DEI & External Affairs

Our impact this year has changed our community!

  • Children Served in FY23

    9,778

  • Volunteer Hours in FY23

    410,640

  • Volunteer Advocates in FY23

    3,515

  • Number of New Children Served in FY23

    2,727

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

  • National CASA
    National CASA
  • Illinois DCFS
    Illinois DCFS
  • The Office of Illinois Courts
    The Office of Illinois Courts
  • Illinois Attorney General
    Illinois Attorney General
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