Illinois Family Resource Center

06/12/2026

Early intervention helps: Prompt treatment after a traumatic event can reduce the chances of developing PTSD.

06/12/2026

☀️ Summer break means more free time—and often more screen time. Increased online activity can also mean increased exposure to potential online dangers.

This Internet Safety Month, take time to talk with your kids about staying safe online, protecting personal information, and coming to a trusted adult if something doesn't feel right.

Check out the Know2Protect family guide for tips and resources, and help spread the word about online safety this summer!

06/12/2026

Before you place a bet on the , it's important to reflect on your gambling habits. ⚽🏆🤔

Do you find yourself stressing, obsessing or lying about your gambling habits? Do you find yourself chasing losses, using borrowed money to gamble, or betting more than you can afford to lose?

If this sounds like you, this could be your sign to ask for help. Assess your risk of a gambling issue with the short quiz found at AreYouReallyWinning.com.

For 24/7 help for a gambling issue, call 1.800.GAMBLER. Illinois residents can also text "GAMB" to 833234 or download the Evive App.

06/12/2026

is important for anyone working to provide support to children of addiction (COAs). These programs may be "kids play" but it is hard, demanding, and at times extremely emotional work. NACoA is so grateful to anyone who provides support services to children and families impacted by parental addiction. Please remember to take good care of yourself.

06/12/2026

Who says you have to travel far to have an adventure? Backyard or indoor camping is a simple way to break out of your usual routine and spend quality time together. Grab some blankets, tell stories, make your favorite camping snacks, and enjoy an evening focused on connection instead of screens.

Conversation starter: If you could camp anywhere in the world for one night, where would you choose and why?

06/12/2026

This Juneteenth, Illinois DCFS is proud to join the Chicago community in recognizing a legacy of freedom and opportunity at the Black United Fund of Illinois Inc.’s Juneteenth Celebration. Meet our team in the courtyard to learn how you can make a positive difference in the lives of children and families through a meaningful career in public service or by becoming a foster parent.
Learn more about working for Illinois DCFS: bit.ly/3IBNRRn
View current openings: https://dcfsjobs.illinois.gov/
Learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent: https://bit.ly/48s5ZXB

06/12/2026

Don't forget to register for our upcoming grief education webinar!
Being grief-informed sets the foundation for understanding and responding to the needs of people who are grieving the death of someone in their lives. Misassumptions lead to misunderstanding and mistreatment. Tune in for more information on this important topic, including the ten core principles of grief-informed practice.
Register today at dougy.org/webinars

06/11/2026

Children can be affected: PTSD doesn’t only affect adults. Children can get PTSD after seeing or witnessing traumatic events.

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/what/teens_ptsd.asp

06/10/2026

Support matters: Support from friends and family can make a big difference in someone’s recovery from PTSD. Learning to understand PTSD and its symptoms can help.

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