Why Let It Be Us Celebrates Domestic Violence Prevention Month
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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Back to School Basics for Children in Foster Care
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- August 22, 2022
This summer has been great and feels like pre-pandemic times with festivals, concerts, and family vacations returning in a booming way. But with the end of summer comes another season… […]
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Let It Be Us Partners With Shelter, Inc. Recruiting for Emergency Foster Care Homes
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Looking Beyond April
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- April 28, 2022
In 1983, April was proclaimed National Child Abuse Prevention month in order to recognize and focus on the importance of healthy, stable families and keeping children protected and safe from […]
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Let It Be Us Signs Letter of Support for Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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 Speaks: Interview with Illinois State Representative Lakesia Collins
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- February 21, 2022
An interview with Illinois State Representative Lakesia Collins by Let It Be Us Director of Placement Support & Licensing Coaching Vanessa Baie I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with […]
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Let It Be Us Responds to Illinois DCFS Needs with Innovative Programming for Foster Care
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- 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
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- 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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What You Need to Know About Foster Care & Human Trafficking
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- January 11, 2022
Educating on Human Trafficking & Foster Care during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month this January Human Trafficking is a version of modern-day slavery. It is a crime where […]
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New support for LGBTQIA+ Kids in Foster Care
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- December 14, 2021
Training to support LGBTQIA+ Kids in Foster Care Hi, foster care community! Let It Be Us is a proud supporter of LGBTQIA+ kids in foster care and we want to […]
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Let It Be Us Helps Foster Care Caseworkers Make Faster Child Placement
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- 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
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- 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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Memorial Fund Established In The Name of Dolores Ann “Lorrie” Paulson for Let It Be Us
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- 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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Let It Be Us Holiday Gift Pack with Vin Chicago – A Gift That Gives Back
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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