Establishes the Commission on Strengthening Fathers and Families to promote father involvement and family strengthening.
The Illinois HB4819 bill creates the Commission on Strengthening Fathers and Families, which aims to promote the recognition of the importance of both parents in their children's lives. The Commission will develop a comprehensive plan to increase awareness of the benefits of father involvement, identify obstacles to father engagement, and recommend strategies to overcome these barriers. The Commission will also evaluate state programs and policies related to fatherhood and family strengthening, and develop criteria for grants to support fatherhood and family strengthening projects.
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