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Arts & Life / Community Voices

When it comes to helping foster families ‘everyone can do something’

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson

Published December 20, 2024 at 3:56 PM CST

The James Project Facebook page.

The James Project is a non-profit organization helping foster families in Sangamon County.

Olivia Hayse is the executive director of The James Project which provides support to foster families in Sangamon County. She spoke to Community Voices about the great need for foster families in Springfield and how anyone, whether they are called to foster or not, can do something to help.

For more information visit: https://thejamesproject127.com/