Opinion: Paving the way to permanent families for youth in care through guardianship
Every child deserves to grow up in a loving, stable home that fosters identity, well-being and successful adulthood. At DCFS, we envision and are working hard to realize a future where every child in Illinois has that opportunity. One vital but underutilized way to achieve this is through guardianship, an alternative to foster care that ensures more Illinois children find the permanency they need. ...
Three takeaways from The Monitor’s investigation into child care facilities
Maine’s health department consistently relicenses child care providers with repeat violations, a joint Maine Monitor and Center for Public Integrity investigation found. Over the last four months, The Maine Monitor and The Center for Public Integrity worked on an investigation that found the state has not revoked a single child care license since 2021.