Organization of the NCFR was initiated on April 21, 1938. Its first headquarters were at the University of Chicago . In conjunction with regional and state groups, it served as a clearinghouse for information, proposals, and research. ILCFR was incorporated as an affiliate of NCFR seven years later, on March 7, 1945.

The Illinois Council on Family Relations As a member, you will have the opportunity to : meet with other organizations and individuals in the state that share similar interests with regards to marriage and family life learn of others’ work, exchange ideas and discuss matters of mutual concern stimulate and encourage study...