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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Joint Advisory Councils met October 26.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

A. Welcome by African American Advisory Council Chairperson Tracy Marshall and Co-chair Keith Smith

B. Introductions & Recognition of Guests

C. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Updates by Deputy Director Daniel Fitzgerald

D. Director Marc Smith’s meetings with Council Chairs

E. Review and approval of April 2022 Minutes

F. Youth Advisory Affinity Groups

G. Stakeholder’s meetings Updates

H. Advisory Group Updates:

      • African American Advisory Council

      • Asian American Advisory Council

      • Indian Child Welfare Advisory Council

      • Latino Advisory Council

I. Joint Projects

J. Next Meeting Date

K. Adjournment

https://dcfs.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dcfs/documents/about-us/impact-public-policy/documents/joint-council-meeting-agenda-102623.pdf