MAY IS FOSTER PARENT APPRECIATION MONTH AND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES IS ENCOURAGING MORE FAMILIES TO SIGN UP. 

FOSTER PARENTS HELP PROVIDE A STABLE HOME TO CHILDREN IN TROUBLE, BUT MORE ARE ALWAYS NEEDED SAYS D-C-F-S SPOKESPERSON DEBORAH LOPEZ.

LOPEZ SAYS BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT IS A SERIOUS COMMITMENT AND THE PROCESS CAN TAKE UP TO SIX MONTHS. THOSE APPROVED RECEIVE SUPPORT INCLUDING A MONTHLY STIPEND FOR A CHILD’S BASIC NEEDS. 

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