Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Children and Family Services Advisory Council Met Sept. 9.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
Welcome and Introductions
Approval of July minutes
Presentation: Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare Task Force
Tanya Gassenheimer, MSW, Shriver Center on Poverty Law
Member Discussion On Pandemic Impacts on Child Welfare System
Presentation from DCFS Staff
Membership Review
Follow-Up On New Member Approvals (Status of Governor’s Office Review)
Interview with ICFSAC Applicant
Plan Agenda for November Meeting:
• Follow up on Juvenile Sex Offender Registry, Follow up on Strategic Directions (SPIDER and Subsidized
Guardianship)
• Review of Family First Act and DCFS’ Plan for Implementation
Member Discussion/New Items
Public Comment
Adjourn
https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/aboutus/policy/Documents/ICFSAC/ICFSAC_Agenda_090921.pdf