The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has the important job of caring for children that come into their care, often from abusive and neglectful homes. Sadly, a recent investigation from the Better Government Association shows that despite the agency’s large budget, children are not getting the help they need.
The investigation alleges that in 2021, 73 children were held in the Cook County juvenile temporary detention center without charges and 343 children were held in psychiatric hospitals after they were cleared for release, while other kids were held in offices and shelters.
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