National Child Abuse Prevention Month, New Recruitment Pilot Programs, Be Mine Gala, Adoption Symposium, & More
National Child Abuse Prevention Month:
Protecting Children Through Thoughtful, Responsible Advocacy
Let It Be Us plays an active role in child abuse prevention by implementing strict safeguards that protect children’s identities, prioritize ethical storytelling, and ensure all representation is handled with dignity and care. Read more here in our latest blog post.
May is Foster Care Month: Launching Season 3 of our Podcast!
Our podcast is coming soon this May in honor of National Foster Care Month, featuring powerful conversations and real stories from the foster care community. Have you heard our previous seasons? Click below to listen and catch up before the new season drops.
Let It Be Us is proud to partner with Arden Shore Child and Family Services and Lutheran Social Services of Illinois on two new pilot programs focused on recruiting and supporting foster families across Illinois.
Through a precision-based, data-driven approach, these partnerships are helping connect more children with safe, stable homes - especially in areas of greatest need.
Cathy Newbury
Director of Foster Home Recruitment
"I am really excited to begin these pilot programs with two new agency partners. I am looking forward to working closely together and being intentional about recruiting foster families who are the right fit for the children in the care of the two new agencies."
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Adoption Symposium | May 21, 2026 | Center on Halsted, Chicago
Join Let It Be Us for the Adoption Symposium: The Future of Adoption as a Form of Permanency in Illinois, bringing together child welfare leaders to explore innovative paths to permanency for youth in care. Featured panelists include Heidi Mueller, Director of Illinois DCFS, and Genie Gillespie, adoption attorney and founder of Gillespie Law Group, LLC.
Be Mine Gala | May 30, 2026 | The City Hall, Chicago
Be part of what makes our work possible. Corporate sponsors power our work to recruit families, grow our programs, and create real pathways to permanency for children across Illinois. Explore opportunities to support our 8th Annual Gala and join us below.
Each month, Let It Be Us features a child in Illinois awaiting adoption, sharing a glimpse of who they are and their hopes for the future. Explore the Heart Gallery of Illinois to learn more about children and teens still waiting for loving, permanent families.
Meet Henry
Get to know Henry through a few of his favorite things. He’s excited about the idea of joining the football team, drawn to the energy, teamwork, and competition of the game. He also has a love for horses and enjoys anything that lets him be around them. And when it’s time to relax, you can often find him with a good iced coffee in hand, savoring a simple favorite. Read more here.
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