Together Creating Community (TCC) is an Illinois State University group for students who have experienced the child welfare system or are passionate about it.
Former youth in care Redbirds create community
Unit: Center for Adoption Studies
Macon County community leaders making a difference in the lives of vulnerable families
On September 14, 2018, community organizers and human service stakeholders from Macon County met to re-establish their community coalition called the Permanency Enhancement Project (PEP) Action Team of Macon County.
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.
Meet new Social Work Professor Amy Wright
Meet Amy Wright, who comes to the School of Social Work as our new faculty member.
Doris M. Houston named interim director 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.
Incredible journey of ISU Professor Mildred Pratt highlighted in new book, March 29
Author of a new book on former Illinois State faculty member Mildred Pratt will give a talk, A Black Woman’s Journey from Cotton Picking to College Professor, on March 29.
Houston wins David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award
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
Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies receives $250,000 to help youth in foster care reach college
With grants totaling $250,000 from DCFS and a private donor, Illinois State’s Center for Child Welfare and Adoption Studies is establishing a First Star Academy at the University, which will help prepare high school-aged youth in foster care for college.
