Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met April 19.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
A. Welcome - 9:00-9:15am
Welcome, Introductions, Attendance
B. Positive Vibes (What’s your dream vacation destination?) - 9:15-9:30am
C. Review & Approval of March Minutes - 9:45-10:15am
D. Committee Written Reports (Send Written Reports if available) - 10:15-10:45am
a. Child Safety, Risk Reduction and Permanency – Melissa Martinez
b. Data Analysis, Disproportionality and Staffing –Azalea Mejia
c. Strategic Communications – Julia Monzon
d. POS Collaboration– Damaris Acevedo
E. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report – Jose J. Lopez - 10:45-11:00am
F. Professional Development Day Updates - 11:00-11:15am
G. Old Business - 11:15-11:30am
a. Ongoing Membership Recruitment
b. Presentation to all Stakeholders Collaborative members 04-12-23 (Chair)Updates
c. LAC goals/tasks to prepare for the meeting with the Director
d. Meeting with the Director agenda items-Tentative date (Second Week in May 2023)
H. New Business - 11:30-11:45
a. Joint Council meeting Updates
b. LAC-Spanish Speaking Booklet Resources
I. Open Forum - 11:45-12:00pm
a. LAC Professional Development Day Committee (April 21, 2023)
b. Weekly Meetings Thursdays and Fridays at 3:30 pm (All LAC members attendance)
J. Next LAC Meeting May 17, 2023 (Virtual and In-Person)
https://dcfs.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dcfs/documents/about-us/impact-public-policy/documents/lac/lac-agenda-041923.pdf