Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Illinois DCFS at State Representative Kam Buckner's Job Fair on October 23 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center in Chicago to speak with recruiters, learn about the state application process and discover meaningful public service careers that benefit children and families.   View current openings at https://lnkd.in/gH2ceS77. #illinoiscareers #workforillinois #careeropportunities #socialwork #socialworkjobs #jobfair #jobs #childwelfare #childprotection #illinoisdcfs

Spanish/English candidates are sought after at Illinois DCFS! Meet with our recruiters at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Metro St. Louis Multicultural Fair on October 23 at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport to learn how you can be a part of a mission-driven agency that supports children and families. View current openings at https://lnkd.in/gH2ceS77. #illinoiscareers #workforillinois #careeropportunities #socialwork #socialworkjobs #jobfair #jobs #childwelfare #childprotection #illinoisdcfs View current openings at https://lnkd.in/gH2ceS77. #illinoiscareers #workforillinois #careeropportunities #socialwork #socialworkjobs #jobfair #jobs #childwelfare #childprotection #illinoisdcfs

The Illinois Mandated Reporter Training has been fully redesigned to better reflect our DCFS mission: promoting the well-being of children, youth, and families by responding to reports of potential abuse and neglect and, when needed providing family-centered care and connection to resources. This new version goes beyond recognizing and reporting suspected abuse and neglect. It equips learners with tools to understand when a family needs support—not a report. What’s new in the training? Guidance to help distinguish poverty from neglect. A focus on supporting families through early connections to services. Strategies for recognizing and addressing implicit bias. A trauma-informed approach to interacting with children and families. Clear, practical information about how and when to make a report. Take the training here: https://lnkd.in/gREYwP8N

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn how the Illinois DCFS Domestic Violence Co-Location Program (DVCLP) plays a vital role in addressing complex domestic violence issues and helping families heal. #DVAM2025 #WithSurvivors #DVAM Heidi Mueller Jacquelyn Dortch Tierney Stutz Heather Tarczan

Do you have a passion for child welfare and want to make a difference? Join a DCFS advisory board and help advise the department on a wide variety of topics including foster care, adoption and guardianship, child welfare, health services for youth in care and more. Learn about the advisory boards here: https://bit.ly/4ihfw5D. To apply, send an email to DCFS.StatewideAdvisoryBoardCoordinator@illinois.gov for more information.

Today Illinois DCFS Chief of Staff Jacquelyn Dortch was pleased to attend One Family Illinois – Lockport Village’s rededication celebration and open house. Congratulations on 35 years of service to Illinois youth and thank you for your partnership! Delphine F. Rankin, Ed.D Heidi Mueller Tierney Stutz Heather Tarczan

Illinois DCFS is #hiring! Join us at an upcoming event to learn about career opportunities, speak to DCFS representatives and learn how to apply. See all available jobs: https://lnkd.in/gH2ceS77 #illinoiscareers #workforillinois #careeropportunities #socialwork #socialworkjobs #jobfair #jobs #childwelfare #childprotection #illinoisdcfs

https://lnkd.in/dFyEYJKi Illinois DCFS Director Heidi Mueller will be recognized as an American Youth Justice and Public Safety Trailblazer at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. 50th Anniversary YAP® Making Change Happen Awards Gala on Nov. 6 in Philadelphia. Congratulations to Director Mueller and all the honorees, whose work has led to better, safer and lower cost youth justice, social services and public safety outcomes. Jacquelyn Dortch Tierney Stutz Heather Tarczan

Last Saturday, Illinois DCFS Chief of Staff Jacquelyn Dortch was honored at Garden of Prayer Youth Center's Just Imagine gala. Jacqui also served as the event’s keynote speaker, speaking before hundreds of guests, including elected officials, community leaders and friends of the Garden of Prayer Youth Center. Jonathan L. Jackson Christopher Curtis, SIOR Elgie Sims Jr. Heidi Mueller Tierney Stutz Heather Tarczan

In honor of #HispanicHeratigeMonth, Illinois DCFS is shining the spotlight on our Hispanic team members who are committed to supporting families and keeping children safe. If you’re ready to make a difference, join us! Soy DCFS – I am DCFS. See all available jobs: https://lnkd.in/gH2ceS77 #illinoiscareers #workforillinois #careeropportunities #socialwork #socialworkjobs #jobfair #jobs #childwelfare #childprotection #illinoisdcfs