Welcoming Rick Feltner to the Advisory Board

Rick Feltner, an Advocate Supervisor with CASA and a former foster youth and adoptee, joins the iCARE Advisory Board to help expand support for families and schools.

HB 4536: Naming Adopted, Foster, and Kinship Youth in Illinois School Law

HB 4536 marks a landmark moment for adopted, foster, and kinship youth in Illinois, naming this population in state school law for the first time.

iCARE Awarded $33,500 Grant from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® to Expand School-Based Support

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Lake County Journal: Nonprofit Empowers Adopted, Foster, and Kinship Students

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Hi-Liter Illinois: iCARE Officially Launches

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Daily Herald: Nonprofit Launches Movement to Empower Adopted, Foster, and Kinship Students

The Daily Herald covers iCARE’s Movement to empower adopted, foster, and kinship students in Illinois schools, August 2024.

Lake County News Dispatch: Nonprofit Launches Movement to Empower Students

The Lake County News Dispatch covers iCARE’s Movement to empower adopted, foster, and kinship students in Illinois schools, August 2024. |

VIDEO: Stronger Tomorrow — Roadmap to a Child and Family Well-Being System

Stronger Tomorrow offers a video roadmap to building a child and family well-being system, featuring perspectives that align with iCARE’s mission.

D72, D67, and D115 Commit to Adoption and Foster Friendly Schools™

D72, D67, and D115 commit to the Adoption and Foster Friendly Schools™ Movement, a milestone for students with complex family stories across Illinois.