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Each day children and parents continue to be apart exacerbates existing harms.
Our country is at its strongest when we welcome immigrants.
Since March, children of over 11,200 parents have been subjected to a Department of Children and Family Services policy banning supervised visits.
All employees should be paid a living wage, be safe from workplace hazards, and be free from workplace discrimination.
No family should have to make the choice between meeting their basic needs and being with their loved ones, particularly in the light of the COVID-19.
We support the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender in filing its notice of appeal in Buxton v. DCFS.
Statement from New President & CEO Audra Wilson
Shriver Center advocates share updates on their COVID-19 response work and impact.
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Right now, it’s critical that we come together to defend the social safety net and save our democracy. Together, let’s ensure that everyone can access quality health care, feed their families, and find affordable housing. Every voice and every action counts.
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