DCFS requesting $2.47 billion for Fiscal Year 2026 to hire more staff, improve critical services – WAND (Decatur)

The Pritzker administration's proposal of nearly $2.5 billion would be a 103% increase in funding for DCFS since Fiscal Year 2019. This request includes a $4.8 million increase for DCFS scholarships to help nearly 1,100 more youth in care go to college as well.

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