Illinois Public Act 103-1061: Kinship-In-Demand (KIND)
On February 5, 2025, the Illinois Legislature published this Public Act 103-1061: Kinship-in-Demand (KIND). A new approach to prioritize placing children in state custody in kinship placements rather than with unrelated foster parents. Certified kinship caregivers will be eligible to receive financial support at a rate similar to licensed foster parents . . .