Illinois Families Now and Forever

Illinois Families Now and Forever is a publication from Department of Children and Family Services for families parenting children who are or have been in the department's care. This publication provides updates on department policy and useful information to help foster families. The publication extends the audience to include adoptive and guardianship families. Items in this issue: Governor Blagojevich declares Foster Parent Appreciation Month, From the DCFS Director, Thank you caregivers, Invitation to the Illinois State Fair for caregivers, Foster and adoptive parent support group listing, Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council update, Pre-teen perceptions about adoption, Tell It Like it Is reader response, and A Family for Me Profiles.