Let It Be Us Launches Foster Home Recruitment Pilot with Arden Shore Child and Family Services

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February 23, 2026

Let It Be Us Launches Foster Home Recruitment Pilot with Arden Shore Child and Family Services Let It Be Us is proud to announce the launch of a new foster […]

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February 18, 2026

Let It Be Us Launches Foster Home Recruitment Pilot with Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Let It Be Us is proud to announce the launch of a new foster home […]

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December 1, 2025

In this feature from Chicago Parent, founder and Executive Director Dr. Susan McConnell reflects on how Let It Be Us is reshaping foster care and adoption in Illinois – from […]

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November 24, 2025

In this Chicago Tribune feature, Let It Be Us is spotlighted for its heartwarming holiday fundraising efforts. Through its annual toy drive and other initiatives, the organization is working to […]

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July 10, 2025

Today, CBS Chicago spotlighted Let It Be Us following its recent $750,000 contract with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Founded 11 years ago by Dr. Susan McConnell […]

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June 2, 2025

During this live interview, Dr. Susan A. McConnell, Founder & Executive Director of Let It Be Us, discussed Let It Be Us, foster care and adoption, the Adoption Listing Service […]

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April 11, 2025

In this feature from Authority Magazine Dr. Susan A. McConnell, founder and Executive Director of Let It Be Us, shares “5 Things You Need to Create a Successful & Effective […]

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April 3, 2025

During this live interview, Dr. Susan A. McConnell, Founder & Executive Director of Let It Be Us, discussed Let It Be Us, foster care and adoption, the Be Mine Gala, […]

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April 2, 2025

During this live interview, Dr. Susan A. McConnell, Founder & Executive Director of Let It Be Us, and Kaycee Coles, Board Member, discussed Let It Be Us, foster care and […]

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March 25, 2025

Recruitment and placement in adoption and foster care play significant roles in the prevention of human trafficking and in 2025 Let It Be Us will expand into Specialized Recruitment to serve this underserved population.

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December 12, 2024

Carolyne Osterhues’ kids, like all siblings, have their moments. “They have fights over ‘Who ate my Flaming Hot Cheetos?’” the Tower Lakes mom said. “They are the best of friends […]

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December 2, 2024

As thousands of children in Illinois await adoption, one Barrington nonprofit is doing its part to find them permanent homes. Let It Be Us operates out of a small office […]

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July 29, 2024

Barrington resident Susan McConnell worked on a project for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for more than 10 years, recruiting foster families to adopt children. “I saw […]

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July 2, 2024

Thousands of children enter foster care in Illinois every year. In this week’s Difference Maker, WBBM’s Lisa Fielding introduces us to a Barrington woman who’s using her own personal experience […]

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July 1, 2024

In this feature from WBBM Newsradio Dr. Susan McConnell reflects on a decade of impact at Let It Be Us, spotlighting how the organization connects foster and adoptive families with […]

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June 24, 2024

Let It Be Us was recently featured on NBC Chicago, showcasing our mission to connect children in foster care with loving, permanent families. Watch how we’re making a difference in […]

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June 2, 2024

Let It Be Us hosted an unforgettable evening celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Be Mine Gala on Friday, May 10. Emceed by Dave McKinney of WBEZ-FM, who is a […]

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May 16, 2024

I discovered something a few years ago that is both interesting and sad. I’m a professional photographer who for 10 years for the State of Illinois photographed children awaiting adoption. […]

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May 3, 2024

Each year– thousands of children enter foster care in Illinois. And one local organization is on a mission to connect them with a stable, loving home. Let It Be Us […]

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May 3, 2024

Today, WGN News highlighted how Let It Be Us is transforming foster care and adoption in Illinois. Thousands of children enter foster care in the state, and Let It Be […]

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May 1, 2024

Join child welfare agency Let It Be Us for an unforgettable evening celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Be Mine Gala on Friday, May 10, 2024. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. […]

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April 30, 2024

During this live, in-studio interview, Susan McConnell discussed Let It Be Us, foster care and adoption, the Be Mine Gala, and more. WCPT 820 · Driving It Home With Patti […]

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July 16, 2023

In this feature from 365Barrington, Let It Be Us appoints Vince Foglia as its new Board Chair and introduces five new board members. The article highlights the leadership changes and […]

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January 3, 2023

CHICAGO (CBS) — All kids in the foster care system are in need of a loving home, whether on a temporary or permanent basis. Statistics show teens are more likely to […]

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December 6, 2022

Let It Be Us welcomes individuals and businesses to celebrate this holiday season of giving by participating in its third annual Toy Drive to benefit children in foster care in […]

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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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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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March 5, 2021

Today, CBS Chicago spotlighted Let It Be Us and Dr. Susan McConnell for Women’s History Month. About Let It Be Us Let It Be Us is an Illinois 501(c)3 and […]

Let It Be Us Launches Foster Home Recruitment Pilot with Arden Shore Child and Family Services

Let It Be Us Launches Foster Home Recruitment Pilot with Lutheran Social Services of Illinois

Chicago Parent: Meet the woman helping Illinois’ foster children find the families they deserve

Chicago Tribune: Barrington-based nonprofit fundraising to make holidays brighter for children in foster care

CBS News: Chicago Area Nonprofit Aims to Help Foster Kids Find Forever Homes

ABC7 WLS Chicago News with Samantha Chatman

Authority Magazine: Dr Susan A McConnell Of Let It Be Us: 5 Things You Need To Create A Successful & Effective Nonprofit That Leaves A Lasting Legacy

US 99 Chicago’s Melissa and Austin

WCPT 820AM’s “Chew’s Views with Richard Chew”

Fox 32 Chicago Newsbreak: Let It Be Us Founder and Executive Director Dr. Susan A. McConnell with Anita Blanton on Let It Be Us DCFS Partnership

Cook County Chronicle: Connecting Kids to Foster Parents

Daily Herald: Barrington-based group walks the walk in fostering adoption solutions

Barrington Courier: Barrington resident marks 10 years of nonprofit started to “work in the gaps” of foster care, adoption

WBBM Newsradio On-Demand: Difference Maker

WBBM Newsradio: Local nonprofit Let It Be Us marks 10 years of helping kids find loving homes: ‘The need is growing’

NBC News: Making a Difference

Country Magazine: Be Mine Gala

SW Lake Lifestyle: The Time to Adopt a Child Is Now

WGN-TV’s “Spotlight Chicago”: Changing The Landscape Of Foster Care & Adoption

WGN News: Changing The Landscape Of Foster Care & Adoption

Barrington Patch: Be Mine Gala to Benefit Let It Be Us

WCPT 820AM’s “Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez”

365 Barrington: Let It Be Us Appoints Vince Foglia as New Board Chair and Selects Five New Board Members

CBS Chicago: ‘Let It Be Us’ helping young people make the leap from foster care to adult independence

The Daily Herald: Let It Be Us announces third annual Toy Drive

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

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

CBS News: Women’s History Month: Northwest Suburban Woman Dedicated To Connecting Kids In Foster Care With Families