THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES IS WORKING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF L-G-B-T-Q-I-PLUS YOUTH IN CARE.
IN HONOR OF PRIDE MONTH, D-C-F-S IS HIGHLIGHTING THE ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE TRAINING AND RESOURCES OFFERED TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES L-G-B-T-Q-I-PLUS KIDS IN THE SYSTEM FACE.
D-C-F-S L-G-B-T-Q-I-PLUS SERVICES CHIEF MARLA COURTS SAYS THEY WORKING TO EXPAND THE AGENCY’S NETWORK OF GENDER-AFFIRMING THERAPISTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE STATE. SHE ALSO ENCOURAGES ILLINOISANS TO CONSIDER FOSTERING A YOUTH IN CARE.
ADDITIONALLY, D-C-F-S IS WORKING TO FURTHER EDUCATE STAFF ON THE SPECIAL CHALLENGES THAT L-G-B-T-Q-I-PLUS YOUTH FACE AND TO DEVELOP MORE RESOURCES FOR THE KIDS IN CARE.