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A New Safety Net Is Here for Aurora's Youth and Families — Meet the Kane County Circle of Care What if, instead of waiting for a crisis, a community stepped in early? That's the vision behind the newly launched Kane County Circle of Care, and it's already taking shape right here in our backyard. Launched in January 2026, the Circle of Care is a coordinated network of social service providers across Kane County working together to support at-risk youth and families — before things fall apart. Led by CASA Kane County and built through partnerships with the Kane County Health Department, Illinois DCFS, Waubonsee Community College, local law enforcement agencies, healthcare providers, and others, this initiative is focused on one thing: early intervention. The network connects families with resources spanning mental health support, housing assistance, food access, childcare, youth development, academic planning, and legal guidance. A new website is being developed to make it easy for anyone in need to quickly find the right help in the county. The program's primary focus is on underserved youth ages 14 and older and young adults in their early 20s — an age group that often falls through the cracks of traditional service systems. But the broader philosophy is simple: no family should have to navigate hard times alone, and no young person should feel like there's nowhere to turn. This is what a community looking out for itself looks like. If you know a young person or family who could benefit, spreading the word could make all the difference.