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IL SR0307
Resolution
Status
5/31/2019
Primary Sponsor
Dan McConchie
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AI Summary
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Declares May 2019 as Foster Care Month in Illinois, following the national designation originally established by President Ronald Reagan
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Notes Illinois has more than 18,000 children in foster care, an increase of over 1,000 children in the past four years
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Highlights that Illinois ranks last among all 50 states in permanent placement and adoption of children in its foster care system
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Approximately half of foster children will not be reunited with their biological families and need permanent adoptive homes
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Urges the Department of Children and Family Services to facilitate and encourage adoption of children in foster care throughout the state
Legislative Description
FOSTER CARE MONTH
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
5/31/2019