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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Adoption Registry-Confidential Intermediary Advisory Council met Feb. 28.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

I. Call to Order (Elizabeth Gonzalez)

II. Welcome/Introductions (Elizabeth Gonzalez, Valerie Darby)

III. Roll Call (Phyllis Harris)

IV. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes (Elizabeth Gonzalez)

V. Open Meetings Act (Kara Hamilton)

VI. Confidential Intermediary Program Update (Emily Archer)

VII. Adoption Registry Program Update (Elizabeth Gonzalez)

VIII. Mandatory Trainings for 2025 (Phyllis Harris)

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Ethics, Harassment and Discrimination Prevention, LGBTQIA+ Equity and Inclusion

IX. Discussion/Open Forum (All)

X. Adjournment (Valerie Darby)

XI. Next Meeting: Friday, September 26, 2025, 11am-12pm

https://dcfs.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dcfs/documents/about-us/impact-public-policy/documents/arci-agenda-022825.pdf