State Senator Chuck Weaver with Director of DCFS Marc Smith and his staff. | State Senator Chuck Weaver | Facebook
State Senator Chuck Weaver with Director of DCFS Marc Smith and his staff. | State Senator Chuck Weaver | Facebook
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, CWAC LGBTQI Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee met Aug. 20.
Here is the agenda provided by the subcommittee:
• Team Building Activity – Marla Courts
• Pride Parade Chicago-Marla Courts
• LGBTQI+ Diversity Trainer Position Posting- Posting Put on Hold
• SOGIE Work-Group Phase II Updates- Marla Courts & Len Meyers
o Survey Complete & Marketing draft (Animation Introduction DNET information)-Dr. Robin Lasota & Dr. Heather Fox
o Spanish Version (Survey)
o CWAC introduction
• Policy Work-Group Update – Marla Courts
o Bill of Rights (Hair Care Bill addition) & Series 496 to be signed, still waiting
o Senate Bill 403
o Director Heidi Mueller
• YAAG Group Updates-Be Strong Families Updates – Ariana Kilgore
o Attendance in YAAG Groups Quarterly reports needed/requested
o What’s next, updates
• Public Comment, Wrap Up & Future Mtgs
o Public Comments *
o Next Steps & Actions
o Future Meeting Date: November 19, 2024 @ 10am
• Save the Dates: February 18, 2025 @ 10am
https://dcfs.illinois.gov/get-involved/impact-public-policy/cwac.html
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