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Investigative reports, packets, and guides you can download at no cost. Educational material to help you understand the system — not legal advice.

Illinois Guardianship Master Packet
Kristi Nuzzo-DeMito
Guardianship

Illinois Guardianship Master Packet

A comprehensive packet on Illinois guardianship — how the process works, the forms worth requesting, and practical guidance for relatives and caregivers seeking or responding to guardianship.

One Hope United: Master Investigative Report
Kristi Nuzzo-DeMito
Investigations

One Hope United: Master Investigative Report

An in-depth investigative report examining child-welfare agency practices, oversight, and accountability — part of the ReelNewz.Press / Real News Press investigative work.

Stolen Without a Verdict
Kristi Nuzzo-DeMito
Investigations

Stolen Without a Verdict

A manuscript examining how families are separated through the child-welfare system without a criminal verdict — and the fight for due process and reform.

knKristi Nuzzo-DeMitoFamily Advocacy

Rights-focused education, careful preparation, and authorized advocacy for Illinois families navigating DCFS and juvenile court.

Kristi is a family advocate, not an attorney. Information here is educational and is not legal advice.

The work

  • Family Over Foster movement
  • ReelNewz.Press investigations
  • The KIND Act (Illinois)
  • Federal CPS-oversight advocacy
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