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Jaime King custody battle involves Department of Children and Family Services

Jaime King's custody case now involves the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) so Kyle Newman won't reach a verdict in his request for sole care of their sons until January.

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State Officials Sued for Allowing Foster Children to Languish in Juvenile Detention

The lawsuit against the Department of Children and Family Services officials comes after an investigation by the Illinois Answers Project found that the problem was only getting worse.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Medicaid contractor Centene Corp. under federal scrutiny over foster kids’ medical care

An Illinois Answers Project investigation found that the insurance giant fell short in providing basic care. Now, federal officials want answers from state agencies overseeing the program.

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State child welfare agency suspends 2 workers in death of 8-year-old girl

The employees of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services are suspended while it investigates their handling of the murder of Amaria Osby, who was killed last week in Uptown, allegedly by her mother.

Chicago Sun-Times

Audit: DCFS failed to implement reforms named for Decatur toddler who died of neglect nearly a year after law passed

The audit found the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services was unable to provide home safety checklists, which are mandated when a child leaves state care to be returned to their home, in 192 of 195 cases studied.

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