<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Children/Families News</title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link><description>The Illinois Government News Network (IGNN) section is your online source for news from the State of Illinois. Choose from the IGNN Links on the right to locate press releases in the categories that are of interest to you, or use the search the news feature to locate specific press releases or a different topic of releases. For other media, access the Illinois Information Service (IIS) Radio page for digital radio feeds and news soundbites.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright &#169; 2013 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:32:02 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:32:02 CST</lastBuildDate><image>  <title>IGNN</title>  <link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link>  <url>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/images/IGNN133x45.jpg</url>  <width>133</width>  <height>45</height>   </image><!-- Note: You can get the HTML version by replacing .xml to .htm --><item><title><![CDATA[Project Get Fit! Coming To The Illinois Products Farmers' Market - Program encourages children to lead healthy lifestyles]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=6&#x26;RecNum=11186</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Children have added incentive this summer to participate in recreational programs at either of the Springfield YMCA’s two branches.Through an initiative called “Project Get Fit!,” youngsters ages five to 18 can earn “Healthy Bucks” for completing various Y activities and use the “cash” to buy fresh produce at the Illinois Products Farmers’ Market on the State Fairgrounds.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">51624EDFEB2BA95FE669E7B2D2B3BE80</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Pat Quinn Signs House Bill 190]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=6&#x26;RecNum=10913</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – February 7, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed House Bill 190. The governor called for passage of this legislation in yesterday’s State of the State address, and has pushed to restore funding to the Department of Children and Family Services for months. Sponsored by House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) and Senator Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge), the bill passed the General Assembly earlier today.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">7A3189DCE3BAA2A4A000C3DCAFEC979E</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement from Governor Pat Quinn Regarding the Passage of House Bill 190]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=6&#x26;RecNum=10911</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – February 7, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement on the passage of House Bill 190. The governor called for passage of this legislation in yesterday’s State of the State address, and has pushed to restore funding to Department of Children and Family Services for months. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6BD2AB1DE93563CCC2AC555B8F1808DE</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HFS and DHS Launch Enhanced Eligibility Verification Project]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=6&#x26;RecNum=10838</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced the launch of a project authorized under the State’s recent Medicaid reform act to provide enhanced annual eligibility screening of clients’ income and residency to ensure that they remain eligible for services.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">157792E4ABB490F99DBD738483E0D2D4</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Appoints Director of Department of Children and Family Services - Richard Calica Brings Years of Leadership, Social Work Experience to DCFS]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=6&#x26;RecNum=9874</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – November 23, 2011. Governor Quinn today announced the appointment of Richard Calica as director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) beginning Dec. 15. Calica is a lifelong social worker with extensive leadership experience in serving children and families throughout the state. A national authority in child welfare and licensed clinical social worker, Calica offers broad expertise in family preservation and support.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">39CEC6D4D21B5DADE7544DAB6881423E</guid></item></channel></rss>