Illinois DCFS

Proponents say it's better to keep families together and provide substance abuse treatment to parents. McHenry County State's Attorney Patrick Kenneally said the decision shouldn't be left in DCFS's hands.

Members of the Roar for AJ group will rally Thursday at the state Capitol to call attention to what members consider ongoing failures by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Smith had been performing his duties as acting director since 2019