By Kendall County Times |
Jan 3, 2024
State Representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) has filed House Bill 4263, which aims to improve the foster care system by ensuring that children are not getting lost in the system. The bill requires the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to take and submit photos of each new child placed in their care. These photos will accompany the child's file and be accessible to the judge assigned to their case.Rep. Davis emphasizes the importance of this bill in humanizing the foster care system. He states, "House Bill 4263 is a simple bill, putting faces with cases....