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By joining together, our voice is stronger. Please consider becoming a member, renewing your membership, or making a special online contribution to the Family Defense Center today. We cannot do it alone!

You may make a contribution online using our Click&Pledge Service by clicking on the Donate Now button above. Click&Pledge is a safe and secure service used by many non-profit groups to process donations. If you prefer to send a contribution by mail, you may send it to: The Family Defense Center, 725 S. Wells St., Suite 702, Chicago, IL 60607.

 

FAMILY CIRCLE MEMBERS:

Our Family Circle Members help sustain our organization. Benefits of membership include a three-issue subscription to The Family Defender, email alerts on issues of concern to families and professionals, and reduced enrollment fees for our Forums and training programs, PLUS

Friends/Amigos & Cousins/Prioms: $50–$249
  • Recognition in Annual Report and website
Siblings/Hermanos & Parents/Padres: $250-$1000
  • Recognition in Newsletter and Annual Report
  • Special Appreciation Dessert/Cocktail Party with Executive Director and Board Members

MATRIARCH/PATRIARCH MEMBERS:

Receive All of the above Member and Family Circle benefits, PLUS

Guardian Angels/Angeles de la guardia: $2500

  • Recognition in Written Materials Produced by FDC during the year
  • Lunch with Executive Director and Board Member

Godparents/Padrinos: $5000
  • Recognition in Written and Video Materials Produced by FDC during the year
  • Dinner with Executive Director and Board Member

Heros/Heroes: $10,000 and above
  • All of the above benefits + Special Award at Open House or Other Special Event

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND MONTHLY GIFTS:

You can also make a special contribution or monthly gift to the Family Defense Center through Click&Pledge:

  • To set up a monthly gift, enter the amount of the total contribution in the "special contribution" field and select the "installments" option during check out. Your contribution will be billed to your credit card in monthly installments.
  • For a contribution in honor of a family member or loved one, please select the "special contribution" option and send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with their name, address, and any special instructions. We will send an acknowledgement of your gift with your own personal message.

 

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIPS:

All members receive The Family Defender newsletter three times per year and email alerts on issues of concern to families and child care professionals:

Special Rate for Students, Clients, or Low-Income Families: $15
  • Vote for one representative on the Board of Directors
  • Eligible for Parent Advocate Forum and parent training programs

Social Service Agency Employees (Professional) Members: $25 (i.e., persons who work with children and families)
  • Vote for one representative on the Board of Directors
  • Eligible for Family Advocate Forum and specialized training programs

 


 
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The Dupuy families have filed a Petition for Review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Petition for Certiorari in Dupuy v. Samuels was filed February 13, 2008. Click Here to read more. Click Here to download the Press Release (the Petition, briefs, and important pleadings are also available on our Opinions and Briefs page).


 

Issue #3 of The Family Defender is now available. Click Here to read the online version.

 

Important Dates:


April 30: Parent Empowerment Program, 6:30-8:00 P.M

PEP Nights are a chance for parents to meet other parents who have had DCFS, juvenile court, or other child welfare system involvement in their families and want to work with the FDC to advocate for change. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by 5:00 PM on April 30 if you would like to attend.


 

 

 

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