SPRINGFIELD – Grandparents raising their grandchildren in Will County will have a better understanding of available state programs, thanks to a new law led by State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel.
“Grandparents often take on the role of raising their grandchildren, and it’s important that they are given the support they deserve,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Under this new law, we are streamlining the process so caregivers have a direct, local contact to connect them to available resources.”
House Bill 780 creates the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Pilot Program in Will County which designates an intake coordinator to collect resources offered by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Human Services, Department on Aging, Department of Healthcare and Family Services and State Board of Education, and provide coordination and education services at Senior Service Centers to serve Will County residents.
Loughran Cappel’s law requires the intake coordinator to be knowledgeable about the Extended Family Support Program, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and Children’s Health Insurance Program and be a designated point of contact at each agency within 14 days of appointment.
BOLINGBROOK – Local residents are invited to join State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel for a cup of coffee and conversations on Jan. 9, where she will discuss with attendees how she can best serve her district.
“A good cup of coffee and a conversation can go a long way,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “I hope residents will take this opportunity to chat about any issues or concerns that they may have.”
The free event will be held Tuesday, Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at Krave Restaurant, located at 278 S. Weber Rd. in Bolingbrook.
CREST HILL – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel has teamed up with community partners to host a blood drive on Jan. 13.
“Blood donations continue to be essential to the health of people in our community,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “There is a critical need for blood donations from healthy individuals, and this event is a great opportunity to help strengthen our blood supply.”
Loughran Cappel joins Just Breathe Yoga Studio, Barton Staffing, Elemental Care Health & Wellness and Priority You Physical Therapy for a blood drive on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at her district office, located at 20660 Caton Farm Road in Crest Hill.
SPRINGFIELD – The number of days substitute teachers can be in a classroom in an emergency situation has increased thanks to State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, a staunch supporter of education.
“We have seen the continued impact the teacher shortage has had on our students,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “By increasing the number of days substitute teachers can be in the classroom, we are providing students with consistency.”
Loughran Cappel’s law allows a substitute teacher who has filled a vacancy left by a licensed teacher to teach in an emergency situation for 90 days or until the end of the semester, whichever is greater, if the school distinct files a written request with the appropriate regional office of education and is still looking for a qualified, licensed applicant.
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