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

Press release for 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

iCARE Adoptive And Foster Families awarded $33,500 grant from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to expand Connection Kits™ to 4,500 Illinois schools

Read full article here: https://icare4aaff.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260505-Press-Release-Dave-Thomas-Foundation-Grant.pdf

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

Lake County Journal coverage of iCARE Adoptive And Foster Families, August 28, 2024

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Hi-Liter Illinois: iCARE Officially Launches

Hi-Liter Illinois coverage of iCARE Adoptive And Foster Families, August 28, 2024

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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.

Patch.com: Nonprofit Aims to Empower Adopted, Foster, and Kinship Students

Patch.com coverage of iCARE Adoptive And Foster Families, August 2024

Patch.com covers iCARE’s Movement to empower adopted, foster, and kinship students across Illinois, August 2024.

Lake County News Dispatch: Nonprofit Launches Movement to Empower Students

Lake County News Dispatch coverage of iCARE Adoptive And Foster Families, August 20, 2024

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.

HJR0063: Illinois House Joint Resolution Supporting Adopted and Foster Youth

HJR0063 news article supporting adopted, foster, and kinship youth in Illinois, March 2024

HJR0063 recognizes the importance of supporting adopted, foster, and kinship youth in Illinois schools, a milestone advanced by iCARE

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

Announcement of D72, D67, and D115 school district commitment to Adoption and Foster Friendly Schools™, March 2024

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

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