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Explore the “Updates of DCFS 2025”: Tools for Supporting Parents and Children

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
12:00 pm1:00 pm

As 2025 moves forward, there are some changes in the guidelines of working with the Dept. of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Take a look at the current issues and concerns and share in the discussion how it has impacted your role. The recent focus of the Kind Act to assist family members providing kinship care with financial assistance is evolving. Exploring the impact of the new department for Early Intervention Services for Children 0-3 is vital. As the decisions become reality, IFRC will monitor the strategies to support children within the system and the resources that are being explored, developed, and implemented. Join a discussion as to how you may support or impact the changes.

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
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