Foster Care Checks Are In The Mail ... Almost

Foster Care Checks Are In The Mail ... Almost

On Monday, we reported that Illinois officials were scrambling to find the funds for thousands of vouchers that parents and social service agencies rely on to care for foster children across the state.

Well, the crisis has been averted.

We got word that Comptroller Dan Hynes' office cut $30 million worth of aid checks last night. The money should make it to foster care providers without delay, according to spokesman Alan Henry.

Note: I could think of a lot better ways to spend that money.