The Steve Cochran Show: Have you been thinking about becoming a foster parent? – Let It Be Us’ Susan McConnell shares how you can change a child’s life

• Press
• November 13, 2022

Founder and Executive Director of Let It Be Us Susan McConnell joins the Steve Cochran Show to talk about how Illinois residents can become foster parents, achieving permanency for youth […]

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Let It Be Us Brings New Employment Technology to Support Young People Aging Out of Foster Care

• Foster Parent Recruitment
• October 17, 2022

The Let It Be Us Springboard to Adulthood Program is bringing a new employment technology to support the young people in the Program who are aging out of foster care, […]

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Why Let It Be Us Celebrates Domestic Violence Prevention Month

• Foster Care , Latest News
• October 4, 2022

In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, Let It Be Us’ Deputy Director Alex Montgomery explores the intersection of domestic violence and child welfare. After graduating law […]

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DCFS and Private Agencies: How to Use The Let It Be Us Placement Support Program

• Foster Care , Latest News
• September 13, 2022

The purpose of this information is to instruct the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and private agencies on how to use the Let It Be Us Placement […]

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Lake County, Illinois Becomes an Open Foster Home Desert – Let It Be Us Recruits New Foster Families in Partnership with CASA of Lake County, September 17, 2022 in Libertyville, Illinois

• Foster Care , Latest News
• August 23, 2022

To address the urgent need for licensed foster homes in Lake County, Illinois, Let It Be Us, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to the care and well-being of youth in Illinois […]

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Let It Be Us Partners With Shelter, Inc. Recruiting for Emergency Foster Care Homes

• Foster Care , Latest News
• June 1, 2022

Let It Be Us partners with Shetler, Inc. in recruiting homes for Emergency Foster Care covering all of Chicago and the Northern Region of Illinois. Let It Be Us partners […]

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Special Needs Foster Care Survey for Licensed Foster Parents and Unlicensed Prospective Foster Parents

• Foster Care , Latest News
• May 3, 2022

Let It Be Us is partnering with Northwestern University regarding special needs foster care, creating a survey for licensed foster parents and unlicensed prospective foster parents. . We’ve developed a […]

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Let It Be Us Partners with Northwestern University to develop Special Families Program that helps children in specialized foster care find homes

• Foster Care , Latest News
• May 2, 2022

Through significant multi-year seed funding by the Foglia Family Foundation, Let It Be Us is launching the Special Families program to focus on recruiting foster homes for children in care […]

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Let It Be Us Signs Letter of Support for Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022

• Foster Care , Latest News
• April 28, 2022

Nonprofits are a critical sector in our society. Through offering our support of the Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022, Let It Be Us is working to support […]

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Let It Be Us Partners with Gigi’s Playhouse in Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruitment for Children with Down Syndrome

• Foster Care , Latest News
• April 18, 2022

Gigi’s Playhouse is a national organization whose achievement centers provide programming and support for children with Down Syndrome and their families. Let It Be Us is partnering with Gigi’s Playhouse, […]

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Medical Director, Dr. Margaret Scotellaro on Foster Care and Adoption for Children in Illinois Foster Care with Special Needs, Including Down Syndrome and Autism

• Foster Care , Latest News
• April 7, 2022

Let It Be Us partners with the Illinois DCFS Medical Director on upcoming virtual educational event Dr. Margaret Scotellaro, Medical Director for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services […]

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Alex Montgomery on Adopting as a Single Mom

• Foster Care , Latest News
• March 21, 2022

In honor of National Women’s Month, Let It Be Us’ Deputy Director, Alex Montgomery, tells her story of adopting as a single mom. “I am prouder of my years as […]

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Let It Be Us Expands Efforts to Help Children with Special Needs in Foster Care with Multi-Year Foglia Foundation Gift

• Foster Care , Latest News
• March 21, 2022

Gift Allows Organization to Recruit Foster Parents, Match Children with Foster Homes Let It Be Us, focused on helping children and teens in Illinois foster care, today announced expanded efforts […]

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Grace Butz Creates Fundraiser for Let It Be Us Supporting Young People in Foster Care

• Foster Care , Latest News
• March 15, 2022

Grace Butz Creates Fundraiser for Let It Be Us Supporting Young People in Foster Care When Grace Butz, a senior at Indiana University’s School of Business, a volunteer at Let […]

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Let It Be Us Responds to Illinois DCFS Needs with Innovative Programming for Foster Care

• Foster Care , Latest News
• February 1, 2022

Learn about how Let It Be Us’s innovative programming helps children in Illinois Foster Care Let It Be Us, an Illinois licensed child welfare agency, has developed innovative programming for […]

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Why It’s Important to Foster or Adopt a Teen from Illinois Foster Care

• Foster Care , Latest News
• January 18, 2022

Learn about the importance of fostering & adopting a teen from Illinois Foster Care In the state of Illinois, and throughout the country, there are many teens in need of […]

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WGN Radio: Let It Be Us matches children with their adoptive or foster families

• Press
• November 29, 2021

Let It Be Us Executive Director and Founder Susan McConnell and Director of Foster Care Licensing and Placement Support Vanessa Baie join John Williams to explain how their program works. […]

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Let It Be Us Helps Foster Care Caseworkers Make Faster Child Placement

• Latest News
• October 4, 2021

Let It Be Us has teamed up with Actovos to help foster care caseworkers make faster child placement The Let It Be Us Placement Support Program works daily to locate […]

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Barrington Area Community Foundation Awards Grant for Children in Foster Care

• Latest News
• August 12, 2021

Barrington Area Community Foundation Awards Grant for Children in Foster Care As a pilot project that can be built as a model to expand to other communities, the Barrington Area […]

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LGBTQ Foster Care and Adoption Parenting Opportunities with Let It Be Us – June 29, 7:00pm Webinar

• Foster Parent Education , Foster Parent Recruitment
• June 26, 2021

Foster care and adoption opportunities for Chicago's LGBTQ Community exist with Let It Be Us.  Join our exclusive webinar on Tuesday, June 29, at 7:00pm to learn more about working with Let It Be Us and about obtaining a foster care license.

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A Father’s Day Podcast on Life, Love and No Judgement with Bob Noonan by Steve Cochran

• Foster Care
• June 17, 2021

As we celebrate Fathers everywhere, we draw your attention to the Let It Be Us Board Chair, Bob Noonan, and his story that begins with the dawn of the pandemic and ends with a life changing experience that almost ended his time on this earth.

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Memorial Fund Established In The Name of Dolores Ann “Lorrie” Paulson for Let It Be Us

• Latest News
• June 1, 2021

The family of Dolores Ann “Lorrie” Paulson has established a memorial fund in her honor.  Lorrie’s daughter, Jennifer McAndrews, is a long-time supporter of Let It Be Us and was […]

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#GivingTuesday – Foster Care and Adoption – We Need You

• Foster Care
• November 30, 2020

#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.  GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by […]

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Humans of Adoption – Carey’s Story- Foster Care and Possible Adoption – Let It Be Us

• Foster Parent Recruitment
• November 24, 2020

Carey's Humans of Adoption story is one of foster care and a possible adoption.  The Let It Be Us Humans of Adoption series tells different stories and perspectives on what it is like to adopt a child through foster care.

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Humans of Adoption – Vanessa’s Story- Foster Care and Hope for the Future – Let It Be Us

• Foster Parent Recruitment
• November 19, 2020

He came into foster care when he was 5 years old. Sweet and kind, an incredible basketball player, and loaded with energy.  But he kept being moved to different foster homes - one year he had to move six different times. 

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Humans of Adoption – Carolyne’s Story- Infertility Leads to Foster Care – Let It Be Us

• Foster Parent Recruitment
• November 12, 2020

Carolyne's Humans of Adoption story is one of infertility, loss, foster care, and the future of a home full of children.  

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Humans of Adoption – Alicia’s Story of a Newborn – A Let It Be Us Exclusive Series

• Foster Parent Recruitment
• November 9, 2020

The Let It Be Us Humans of Adoption series tells different stories and perspectives on what it is like to adopt a child from foster care. You can read these stories on our blog and on our social media channels. 

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Let It Be Us Holiday Gift Pack with Vin Chicago – A Gift That Gives Back

• Latest News
• November 6, 2020

Let It Be Us is a nonprofit organization that recruits parents through foster care and adoption for waiting children in Illinois. Wednesday’s Children of Illinois is a Let It Be Us publication that features Illinois waiting children.

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Welcome to National Adoption Awareness Month With Let It Be Us

• Latest News
• November 2, 2020

Let It Be Us is a nonprofit organization that recruits parents through foster care and adoption for waiting children in Illinois. Wednesday’s Children of Illinois is a Let It Be Us publication that features Illinois waiting children.

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Let It Be Us Announces Chromebook Initiative – Helping Children in Foster Care Complete Their Education

• Latest News
• August 27, 2020

Let It Be Us is a nonprofit organization that recruits parents through foster care and adoption for waiting children in Illinois. Wednesday’s Children of Illinois is a Let It Be Us publication that features Illinois waiting children.

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The Family of Joan Morrissey Reese Establishes a Legacy in Her Memory and For Her Love of Helping Others, Especially Children

• Latest News
• July 16, 2020

The family of Joan Morrissey Reese has established a legacy fund in her memory for her love of helping others, especially children, with Let It Be Us, a nonprofit dedicated […]

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The Family of Megan Patricia Butz Establishes a Legacy in Her Memory and For Her Love of Helping Children in Foster Care

• Latest News
• January 25, 2020

The family of Megan Patricia Butz has established a legacy donation in her memory and for her love of helping others, especially children in foster care.

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A Let It Be Us Christmas Story | Rudolph the Hedgehog Finds a New Home

• Foster Parent Recruitment
• December 24, 2019

The joy of Christmas can best be seen through the eyes of a child in this Let It Be Us Christmas Story. Foster care and adoption are beautiful ways to build your family.

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A Heartfelt Letter from Let It Be Us Founding Board Member Bob Noonan, Father and Foster Parent, About the Condition of Foster Care and Adoption in Illinois

• Uncategorized
• May 13, 2015

As a foster dad, I was more than happy to join the board of Let It Be Us and become one of the early participants in the mission of helping […]

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