Children and Family Services Advisory Council
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Kara Hamilton
Contact Title
Associate Deputy Director, External Communications and Advisory Groups Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Contact E-Mail
Kara.hamilton@illinois.gov
Function
The Council advises the Department on services and programs affecting children and adults under Department’s care.
Term
4 years
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Qualifications
Beginning July 1, 2015, the Advisory Council shall include as appointed members at least one youth from each of the Department of Children and Family Services' regional youth advisory boards established pursuant to Section 5 of the Department of Children and Family Services Statewide Youth Advisory Board Act and at least 2 adult former wards of the Department of Children and Family Services.
Compensation
N/A
Composition
21 members appointed by Governor with advice and consent of the Senate - 1 at least 60 years of age
Chair
Elected by board
Authority
20 ILCS 5/5-535, 605
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorsey, Dar'tavous | 01/16/2025 | 02/10/2023 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Martin, Nicholas Ryan | 01/16/2025 | 11/10/2022 | Governor | Member | |||
| Berglind, Margaret | 01/16/2027 | 05/09/2016 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Hansen, Jennifer | 01/16/2027 | 06/02/2017 | Governor | Member | |||
| Pietrini, Nate | 01/16/2024 | 09/08/2021 | Governor | Member | |||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | DCFS Youth Advisory Board - Southern | ||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| VACANT | 01/16/2023 | Governor | Member | ||||
| Weinberg, Anita | 01/16/2027 | 05/09/2016 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Foley, Gabriel | 01/16/2024 | 10/29/2021 | Governor | Member | Alumni | Tazewell | |
| VACANT | 01/16/2022 | Governor | Member | ||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | DCFS Youth Advisory Board - Cook | ||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| King, Kim | 01/16/2025 | 09/20/2021 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Kindle, Brittani | 01/16/2024 | 03/27/2017 | Governor | Member | Alumni | Cook | |
| VACANT | Governor | Member | DCFS Youth Advisory Board - Central | ||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | DCFS Youth Advisory Board - Northern |