SMART ACT

THE MORE I LEARN OF THE ILLS OF THE NON-CUSTODIAL. I FIND THAT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND INCARCERATION ARE OFTEN AT THE ROOT OF CHILD ABANDONMENT.
OFTEN THIS IS NOT THE DESIRE OF THE PARENT .THEY LACK KNOWLEDGE , RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO END THE CYCLE OF ADDICTION. THE PASSING OF THE SMART ACT WOULD ALLOW THE COOK COUNTY DRUG SCHOOL TO BE USED STATEWIDE. THIS BILL IS JUST ONE TOOL THAT COULD CHANGE THE LIFE OF A PARENT AND CHILD.