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This resolution congratulates FamilyCore, a social service agency in Peoria, Illinois, on its 125th anniversary of serving families and children. Originally established in 1900 as Associated Charities and Philanthropies, the organization has undergone several name changes over the decades, including Family Welfare Association of Peoria and Child and Family Services, before becoming FamilyCore in 2010. Throughout its history, the agency has maintained its core mission of "Strengthening Families for a Stronger Community" and currently provides a wide range of services to over 17,000 clients annually, including adoption, counseling, foster care, single parent programming, youth outreach, anger management, and foster parent resources. The Illinois House of Representatives resolution not only celebrates the organization's long-standing commitment to supporting families but also formally recognizes its ongoing efforts to create safe environments and promote the well-being of children and families in Peoria and surrounding areas. The resolution concludes by directing that a copy of the document be presented to FamilyCore as a symbol of the state legislature's esteem and respect.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=550&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104