IL SR0913

Declares May 2020 as Foster Care Month in Illinois to recognize foster parents' contributions to society and vulnerable children

Notes that Illinois has nearly 20,000 children in state care, including over 15,000 foster children, with an increase of more than 2,000 over the past year

States that approximately half of foster children will not be returned to their birth families and need permanent, stable family placements through adoption

Identifies Illinois as ranking last among all 50 states in permanent placement and adoption of children in foster care

Urges the Department of Children and Family Services to facilitate and encourage adoption of children in foster care throughout the State