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How big of a village does it take to raise a child? For Richard, who was raised in foster care, it was a group home with several boys and two houseparents. Prior to that, it was a series of foster homes, where Richard admits he wasn't always easy to handle. But he says he learned something positive from each of them. When he was older, and his apartment was flooded, his houseparents let him come back for a week until he could find other housing. He was family.› Read more

Ozzie Calhoun is a 24-year-old who moved into a three-bedroom home in Hoffman Estates three years ago.

He works from home in real estate. He speaks confidently about how to solve the subprime mortgage crisis. Every so often he reaches into his pocket to check his phone. He's expecting an important business call.› Read more

LSSI Hosts Chicago Premiere and Panel Discussion of "Putting the Pieces Together: Lifebook Work with Children"

CHICAGO, IL — Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) has launched a new therapeutic tool to help children in foster care overcome trauma by documenting their life stories. Entitled "Putting the Pieces Together: Lifebook Work with Children," the new DVD will train child welfare professionals, as well as foster and adoptive parents, in using a Lifebook, a personalized timeline and memory book that serves as an evolving record of a child’s life.› Read more

Catholic Charities of the Springfield Diocese celebrated May as Foster Care Month. Effingham Mayor John Lange signed a proclamation to thank foster care parents for the care they provide.

The Foster Kids Are Our Kids campaign is seeking foster care alumni for a new television commercial.

We are looking for alumni like you who want to help make foster care better by sharing how the foster parents in your life helped you succeed. By sharing your story you can change the way people perceive foster care and motivate more people to help other foster kids in Illinois.

To apply, you must be:

* Over the age of 18
* A former ward of the State of Illinois
* Currently live in Illinois
* Comfortable in front of a camera

Submission:› Read more

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Hephzibah Children’s Association is 111 years old this year! Originally operating as an orphanage, Hephzibah continues to serve young children through our group home, foster care and day care programs.› Read more