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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Joint Advisory Councils met April 20

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

A. Welcome by Asian American Advisory Council Acting Chairperson Sebastian Emmanuel 

B. Introductions & Recognition of Guests 

C. Review and approval of 8-19-2020 Minutes 

D. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Updates by Daniel Fitzgerald, Deputy Director of Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

E. Racial Equity Practice Update by Dagené Brown, Director of Office of Racial Equity Practice 

F. Advisory Group Updates including Family Institute Day Info 

• African American Advisory Council

• Asian American Advisory Council

• Indian Child Welfare Act Advisory Council

• Latino Advisory Council

G. Joint Projects 

H. Next Meeting Date 

I. Adjournment 

https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/aboutus/policy/Documents/Joint_Advisory_Council_Agenda_042022.pdf