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Monday, November 25, 2024

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, CWAC D&I Subcommittee met Nov. 19

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Heidi E. Mueller i Director, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services | Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Heidi E. Mueller i Director, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services | Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, CWAC D&I Subcommittee met Nov. 19.

Here is the agenda provided by the subcommittee:

• Team Building Activity – Len Meyer

• SOGIE Work-Group Phase II Updates- Marla Courts & Len Meyer

o IRB approved: DCFS

o Survey Complete & Marketing draft (Animation Introduction DNET information)-Dr. Robin Lasota & Dr. Heather Fox

o Spanish Version (Survey)

• 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

• 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: February 18, 2025 @ 10am

• Save the Dates: May 20, 2025 @ 10am

https://dcfs.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dcfs/documents/about-us/impact-public-policy/child-welfare-advisory-committee/cwac-documents/cwac-lgbtqi-agenda-111924.pdf