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Creating a Culture of Support

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
12:00 pm1:00 pm

This training is aimed to promote community responsibility to support families, rather than solely report families to DCFS. Keep this acronym in mind as you work with families.
LEAN (Listen, Empathize, Affirm and Non-judgement)
All of us can use the LEAN on Me approach to support families and prevent child abuse and neglect.​

Our impact this year has changed our community!

  • Children Served in FY25

    9,907

  • Volunteer Hours in FY25

    128,849

  • Volunteer Advocates in FY25

    3,057

  • Number of New Children Served in FY25

    2,893

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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