Center for Adoption Studies

Homelessness to hope: Social work alum forms nonprofit to lift people out of poverty

woman standing at the front door of her business holding up a sign that reads "If we are not here, we are serving the community."

Inspired by her own experience, a School of Social Work alum formed a nonprofit to help lift people out of poverty.

Former youth in care Redbirds create community

Four female students sitting and smiling

Together Creating Community (TCC) is an Illinois State University group for students who have experienced the child welfare system or are passionate about it.

Redbird presents research at congressional briefing

On July 17, 2018, ISU senior Alison Myers presented before Congress on her research on the expansion of requirements for extended care for foster youth.

Doris M. Houston named interim director of the School of Social Work

Doris Houston of the School of Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences Dean Gregory Simpson has named Doris M. Houston, Ph.D., as interim director of the School of Social Work at Illinois State University.

Houston wins David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award

Doris Houston and David Strand standing in front of the old ISU seal in the Bone Student Center

Doris Houston is the recipient of the 2017-2018 David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award.

A Homecoming tailgate invitation

Dean Greg Simpson invites all College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to join him for a tailgate prior to the Homecoming game Saturday, October 21.

First Star Academy at Illinois State completes inaugural year

First Star Academy at Illinois State successfully completed its inaugural year on the campus of Illinois State University. First Star at Illinois State University is a college preparatory program for high school aged youth who receive foster care services. The program is administered through the Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies and led by