Though Illinois' fiscal year 2012 budget continues the disconcerting trend of decreasing funding to care for our most vulnerable - abused and neglected children - the Department of Children and Family Services' budget suffered about a one-half percent reduction from 2011. Certain line items suffered more than others, and the department will begin the tough decision of managing these cuts in the coming weeks and months.
 
Department of Human Services and contracted agencies across the state cont...
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