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 “The State of Illinois is faced with the immediate, difficult
task of addressing the issues and the short-comings of our child
welfare system. To help us accomplish this, we need to bring in the
best of the best,” Gov. Rauner said. “Casey Family Programs is one
of the most respected and well-known child welfare foundations in
the country. I’m excited to announce it has agreed to expand its
partnership with us and provide additional resources, expertise, and
know-how to help us address the needs of the children and families
we serve.”
 Casey Family Programs has been partnering with the State of Illinois
since 2009 on multiple projects by providing resources and technical
assistance to support new supervision and program models, as well
as, provide support around Illinois’ innovative federal
demonstration waiver focused on research-based alternatives to long
term foster care. The new, expanded partnership will initially cover
three key areas, including reforms to residential care, new practice
models to assist with child safety decision-making assessments, and
support the creation and expansion of data capabilities.
“We are pleased to assist the State of Illinois in finding better
ways to support vulnerable children and families,” Dr. William C.
Bell, president and CEO of Casey Family Programs said. “This
collaboration allows us to support practices and policies that
safely reduce the need for foster care, strengthen families, and
increase the safety and success of children.”
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In the coming weeks, Casey Family Programs’ team will be
meeting with DCFS staff and leadership to complete a full
assessment of the agency, and further clarify additional needs
and strengths.
About Casey Family Programs: Casey Family Programs is the
nation's largest operating foundation focused solely on safely
reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of
Hope for vulnerable children and families across America.
Founded in 1966, we work to influence long-lasting improvements
to the safety and well-being of children, families and the
communities where they live. For more information visit:
www.casey.org.
[Lance Trover, Office of the Governor
Bruce Rauner]
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