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Northwest Illinois is home to amazing people who care about their neighbors. You step up to help when you see a need. Today I would like to highlight one of those needs. Across the state, there is a shortage of foster families to accommodate the thousands of children in the DCFS system waiting to be placed in a loving and stable home. If you are interested in learning about becoming a foster parent in Illinois or other ways you can make a difference, my office can connect you with the resources you need.

Every year, thousands of foster families across Illinois provide a temporary sa...