Illinois House unanimously passes bill to prioritize placing foster children with relatives, aiming to reduce trauma.

The Illinois House unanimously passed the KIND Act, aiming to place foster children with relatives instead of non-relatives, potentially improving children's wellbeing and reducing trauma. The bill, which now heads to Governor JB Pritzker, could establish a kinship navigator program and make the foster application process electronic by 2026. It also allows relatives to file complaints against the DCFS, which must respond within 30 days.

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