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Peters promotes DCFS scholarship opportunity

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Thursday, February 02, 2023 10:32 AM

011023CM0665CHICAGO – State Senator Robert Peters is encouraging current and former youth under the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to apply for the 2023 DCFS Scholarship Program.

“Furthering education is often a pathway of employment stability,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “This scholarship opportunity can reinforce gaps in financial and social equity that young adults who have experienced the DCFS system have potentially missed out on.”

The DCFS Scholarship Program is open to youth who have an open DCFS case, whose cases were closed through adoption or guardianship, or who aged out of care at 18 or older. Youth who are at least 16 years old and not yet 21 on March 31 may apply. The program will award 53 academic scholarships in total.

Scholarship recipients are selected based on their scholastic record, community and extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and a written personal statement. Recipients will receive up to five consecutive years of tuition and academic fee waivers to be used at participating Illinois state community colleges and universities, a monthly grant of $1,506 to offset other expenses and a medical card.

“The DCFS Scholarship Program is an important tool to help alleviate the numerous expenses and stressors that accumulate while transitioning from high-school to college,” Peters said.

Applications are due by March 31. More information and the application are available at any DCFS regional office or online at www2.illinois.gov/dcfs under “DCFS Features” on the homepage.

Students or caregivers may also call the DCFS Office of Education and Transition Services at 217-557-2689 with questions about the application process or for more information.

Peters statement on the high-rise fire in Kenwood

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023 07:30 PM

011023CM0139CHICAGO – Following the Wednesday morning high-rise fire at the Harper Square Cooperative apartments in Kenwood that killed one person and injured seven, State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) issued the following statement:

“I’m deeply saddened to hear about the deadly fire that happened earlier today at Harper Square Cooperative, and would like to send my deepest condolences to the family members that unfortunately lost their loved one today. Tragedies such as this often force us to remember how precious and fragile life is.

Thank you to the firefighters and first responders for their efforts in securing the building and those affected by the fire. I would also like to thank constituents who have reached out to assist those who have been displaced by the fire.”

Senator Peters encourages those affected by the fire in need of support services to contact his office at (708) 730-4283 or by visiting www.SenatorRobertPeters.com.

Peters eager to continue public safety advocacy in 103rd General Assembly

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Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:10 AM

Senator excited to begin second term

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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Robert Peters was eager to be sworn in Wednesday to represent Illinois’ 13th Senate District.

As a former community organizer who overcame immense personal hurdles in his early life, Peters proved to be a fierce legislator in his first few years in the Senate. Peters was one of the top advocates for the monumental criminal justice reform package, known as the SAFE-T Act, which was signed into law in 2021.

Read more: Peters eager to continue public safety advocacy in 103rd General Assembly

Peters votes to ensure abortion rights are protected

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023 07:19 PM
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Robert Peters voted to protect abortion rights, which passed the Senate Tuesday.

“Abortion access is crucial for millions of people in Illinois and across the nation, and taking it away would be a grave injustice,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “People who need abortions should not be penalized or restricted, they should be supported.”

Read more: Peters votes to ensure abortion rights are protected

More Articles …

  1. Name change measure passes the Senate
  2. Peters on assault weapons ban: We cannot wait any longer
  3. Peters bill to grant Chicago principals the right to unionize passes Senate
  4. Peters responds to Kankakee court’s opinion on pretrial release
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