Most people are aware of the foster care system in Illinois. Foster care exists because the home life for certain children may be dangerous to their physical, mental and/or emotional well-being.

When children’s birth parents or legal guardians are not able to adequately care for them, or they are in danger, the children are removed by social services and placed with foster parents.

Foster parents must be at least 21 years old. They must pass background checks and complete training. They must also be financially stable.

Sadly, the foster parents who are entrusted to provide a safe and stable home…