From State Senator Darby Hills:
ew DCFS Audit Highlights Need for Accountability
A new Illinois Auditor General audit of DCFS found continued failures in the agency’s efforts to protect children, including missing Home Safety Checklists, gaps in required health care, and lengthy delays in accessing mental health services.
As a mom and a legislator, I believe every child under the state’s care deserves to be protected, supported, and heard. These findings are deeply concerning, especially after years of warnings about problems within DCFS.
That is why I filed SB2869, which would improve missing-child reporting procedures for youth under state supervision. I am also the Senate sponsor of HB4242, which would strengthen DCFS’s appeal process and provide greater transparency for families.
Our children deserve better, and I will keep working to ensure DCFS is held accountable for the safety and well-being of every child in its care.
