Building a Movement Where Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Kids Thrive

iCARE launches the Adoption and Foster Friendly Schools movement, sending 4,500 free Connection Kits to schools as HB 4536 passes the Illinois General Assembly.

Adoption & Foster Friendly Schools™: A Movement, Not Another Initiative

The Adoption & Foster Friendly Schools™ badge signals that a school has trained staff and built understanding to support children with complex stories.

It’s National School Social Work Month

School social workers help adopted, foster, and kinship students build trust and belonging every day. This month, iCARE celebrates their work and the new Champion Scholarships.

HB 4536 Passes Illinois Education Committee

HB 4536 passed the Illinois Education Committee on February 25, 2026, strengthening trauma-informed training for adopted, foster, and kinship students.