DCFS, director face lawsuit filed on behalf of jailed wards
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services on Thursday was named in a federal class-action lawsuit on behalf of ...
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Contempt citations against DCFS director reversed by appellate court
An appellate court reversed several contempt of court citations against Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith for ...
DCFS timeline shows agency visited family one day before 8-year-old’s death
Amaria Osby’s friends and family were to gather Tuesday, not to celebrate her eighth birthday, but to attend her funeral.
11th contempt citation filed against DCFS director
On Thursday afternoon, a Cook County judge found Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith in contempt ...
DCFS director faces 9th contempt charge for improper placements
A Cook County judge found DCFS Director Marc Smith in contempt on Thursday.
GOP asks for a performance audit for state’s child protection agency
In the wake of the recent deaths of five children who were in contact with the state’s child protection agency ...
Assyrian Caucus looks to address challenges facing the community
Illinois lawmakers have formed the Illinois Assyrian Caucus in an effort to help them understand and learn about challenges facing ...
DCFS director held in contempt for 7th time in 10 weeks
For the seventh time in 10 weeks, a Cook County judge found Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director ...
DCFS Director comes under fire for child deaths, improper placements
A Cook County judge this week found the director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in contempt ...
Baby dies amid child abuse allegations
Death of 19-month-old girl who was previously the subject of an abuse or neglect investigation could prompt prompts questions about ...
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