DCFS

The national chain Bright Horizons said the location was "no longer viable." The location in east Bloomington is among two of three child care centers along Williamsburg Drive to close in recent months.

According to documents obtained through a public records request, alleged misconduct by Brandon Knapp was the third incident in 18 months requiring Unit 5 intervention.

Eighth grade social studies teacher Brandon Knapp has been placed on paid administrative leave.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services can delay reports for years.

The state of Illinois is rolling out a new app to help parents of abused and neglected children communicate with their Department of Children and Family services caseworkers and with other service providers.

Volunteers are needed to support children experiencing abuse and neglect, or who are part of the foster care system.

A McLean County program that supports abused and neglected children is expanding to Logan County.

Illinois lawmakers could soon make it easier for children in foster care to live with their relatives or other people close to them.

The head of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services said the agency has made big gains in reducing chronic staff shortages this year.

In a progress report compiled by DCFS for fiscal year 2023, the agency noted that “unprecedented staff turnover impacts the accuracy, comprehensiveness, and consistency of ongoing assessments of risk and safety.”