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State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) has been active in DCFS reform, passing a package of bills to improve child abuse reporting and investigation procedures2.
Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) and Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) called for an audit of DCFS following allegations of abuse at a state-funded care center, demonstrating concern for child victims3.
State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago) supported the Kinship in Demand ("KIND") Act, which aims to improve outcomes for at-risk children by prioritizing placement with relatives5.
State Senator Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago) has advocated for youth in DCFS care, particularly focusing on their transition out of the system5,8.
Representatives Joyce Mason (D-Gurnee), Terra Costa Howard (D-Glen Ellyn), and Dagmara Avelar (D-Bolingbrook) have all expressed support for legislation aimed at improving care for children in the DCFS system5.