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 The Children/Families News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about programs and policies related to the health, safety, and education of infants, children, and teenagers, as well as issues related to parents and the family.
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11/23/11 - Governor Quinn Appoints Director of Department of Children and Family Services
Richard Calica Brings Years of Leadership, Social Work Experience to DCFS
CHICAGO – November 23, 2011. Governor Quinn today announced the appointment of Richard Calica as director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) beginning Dec. 15. Calica is a lifelong social worker with extensive leadership experience in serving children and families throughout the state. A national authority in child welfare and licensed clinical social worker, Calica offers broad expertise in family preservation and support.
09/30/11 - Governor Makes Acting Appointments at Illinois Departments of Public Health, Children & Family Services
Thanks Outgoing IDPH Director Dr. Arnold for His Years of Service
CHICAGO – September 30, 2011. Governor Quinn today appointed Dr. Craig Conover as acting
director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Jean Ortega-Piron as acting director of the
Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Dr. Conover replaces Dr. Damon Arnold, who is leaving
IDPH to create a Master's of Public Health degree program at Chicago State University.
07/20/11 - Quinn Administration Spotlights Importance of Early Childhood Development
Child welfare leaders review early brain science research; goal is to ensure policies that promote healthy development of children
OAK LAWN – Governor Pat Quinn’s Office of Early Childhood Development today convened a high-level conference of researchers and policy makers to review state-of-the-art developments in the field of early childhood development. The goal of the conference, which is co-sponsored by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and made possible through the collaboration of Casey Family Programs, is to ensure that child welfare and other social service agencies in the state are taking into account groundbreaking research in the field and using all resources at their disposal to promote healthy development in children from birth onwards.
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