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Michelle Weidner

Sep 6
2 min

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BLOG

Counting the Cost of Misdiagnosis

A recent report from the Lehigh County Controller highlights how current specific policies within the child welfare system are leaving...

An Update on Illinois SB 376, The Protecting Innocent Families Act

Family Justice Resource Center

May 27
2 min

POLICY UPDATES

An Update on Illinois SB 376, The Protecting Innocent Families Act

Just after the 103rd Illinois Legislative Assembly convened in January, the Family Justice Resource Center proposed the Protecting...

Child Abuse Pediatrician Ruled To Not Have Qualified Immunity in Federal Case

Family Justice Resource Center

May 4
2 min

POLICY UPDATES

Child Abuse Pediatrician Ruled To Not Have Qualified Immunity in Federal Case

A recent update in a federal lawsuit against the child abuse pediatrician, hospital, and DCFS agents responsible for wrongfully...

The FJRC Celebrates Attorney Aaron Goldstein With 2023 Child Advocacy Award

Family Justice Resource Center

Apr 29
1 min

FJRC HAPPENINGS

The FJRC Celebrates Attorney Aaron Goldstein With 2023 Child Advocacy Award

In observation of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Family Justice Resource Center recognized attorney Aaron Goldstein with the 2023...

Lightford Legislation Seeks to Protect Families from Wrongful Separation

Family Justice Resource Center

Feb 27
3 min

PRESS RELEASE

Lightford Legislation Seeks to Protect Families from Wrongful Separation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2023 SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood) has introduced the...

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