Bill > SB1588

This bill appropriates $3,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund (the state's primary operating fund) to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) specifically to provide a grant to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cook County. CASA is a nonprofit organization that trains volunteer advocates who support and represent children in the foster care system during court proceedings, ensuring their best interests are protected. The bill specifies that the full amount may not necessarily be used, allowing for flexibility in the grant allocation, and is set to become effective on July 1, 2025. By providing this funding, the state aims to support CASA's critical work in helping vulnerable children navigate the child welfare system and potentially improve outcomes for children in foster care.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1588&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104