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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Latino Advisory Council met April 19

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