February 2026

February 12, 2026 Finding Family Through Foster Care and Advocacy By CASA Kane County For Brandon T. and his husband, becoming foster parents began with a thoughtful decision about how they wanted to grow their family. As they considered their options, they felt compelled to open their home to a child who already needed love, stability, […]

February 3, 2026 At the launch of the Kane County Circle of Care on Jan. 15, linking social service providers for at-risk families and youths, Heidi Mueller, director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, said the program can light a path across the rest of the state. (Photo Provided By The Illinois