Marc D. Smith, Director | Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Marc D. Smith, Director | Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met April 23.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
I. Call to Order
II. Acceptance of Minutes
• February 27, 2024
III. Follow Up
• Lauren Wakschlag
“Healthy Brain and Child Development Study
IV. New Proposals
• Amy Dworsky
“THRIVE Evaluation”
V. On Hold
• Robin LaSota
“Youth in Care aged 12+ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expectations (SOGIE) Supports Survey”
• Ka Ho Brian Chor
“Elevating Family Voice in Child Welfare Services”
VI. Other
• New Member – Keith Polan
• Process Change
• Amendment Process
• Post Research Review – Role of Board
o Gordon Giarbadi, Youth Experiences in Child Welfare Residential Treatment
o Chor Brian – Immersion Sites Survey Report
• Next meeting scheduled for May 28, 2024 at 2 PM.
VII. Adjourn
https://dcfs.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dcfs/documents/about-us/impact-public-policy/documents/irb/irb-agenda-042324.pdf