In these times of quick fixes to all problems no matter how large, there are few organizations that have the staying power of the ACLU to defend the civil rights of the most vulnerable.
Our Children’s Initiative aims to redress the harmful and unconstitutional effects of broken government systems on vulnerable Illinois youth. The efforts of our project seek lasting reforms to these programs that will ultimately allow vulnerable youth to participate in society as productive, healthy and happy citizens. We believe that government has a constitutional obligation to provide adequate care for those children in its custody, including appropriate levels of medical and psychiatric care, food, safety, and education. Our mission is to vastly improve the life experiences of those in government custody as part of our uncompromising commitment to living up to the aspirations of the Constitution and achieving a truly equal and just society.
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House Bill 5290 – Illinois Schools Anti-Bullying Policy
UPDATE 5/1/2012: HB 5290 passed the Senate Education committee 6-4. Bullying and harassment continue to be a problem in Illinois. More than one third of Illinois students tell experts they... Continue reading
Victory for Children
Wonderful news! Foster children in Illinois will continue to be placed in safe, loving homes based on their individual best interests – not the religious tenets of the foster care... Continue reading
Statement on Development in Catholic Charities Case Against DCFS
Yesterday, attorneys for the two remaining Catholic Charities agencies involved in a lawsuit against the State of Illinois, seeking to reverse a decision by the Department of Children and Family... Continue reading
