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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Joint Advisory Councils met March 20.

Here is the agenda provided by the councils:

Latino Advisory Council

African American Advisory Council

Asian American Advisory Council

Indian Child Welfare Act Advisory Council

A. Welcome by Latino Advisory Council Acting Chairperson Yeni Rojas

B. Introductions & Recognition of Guests

C. Review and approval of 10-26-2 Minutes

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

E. Burgos Committee and language Access

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

G. Advisory Group Updates including Family Institute Day Info

• Latino Advisory Council

• African American Advisory Council

• Asian American Advisory Council

• Indian Child Welfare Act Advisory Council

H. Joint Projects-Bringing 2-3 areas to work together.

I. Next Meeting Date

J. Adjournment

https://dcfs.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dcfs/documents/about-us/impact-public-policy/documents/joint-council-meeting-agenda-032024.pdf