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As expected, Gov. Pritzker appoints Marc Smith to another term as DCFS director

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* Press release…

Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration:

Marc Smith will continue to serve as Director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Smith previously served as the Executive Vice President of Foster Care and Intact Services at Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness. Prior to serving with Aunt Martha’s, Smith worked for more than two decades as a Social Worker, trainer and leader in child welfare. From 2004 to 2009, he served as a Program Administrator and Recovery Coach at Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities, where he managed the child welfare division. Earlier in his career, Smith worked as a Public Service Administrator for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services from 1993 to 2000. Smith has served on numerous boards, committees and work groups, helping to shape policies and inform best practices in leadership and in the field. Smith received his Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University and his Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The directors of IEPA, and the departments of Juvenile Justice, Labor, Insurance and Healthcare and Family Services were also reappointed.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jan 27, 23 @ 2:11 pm

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  1. Choices have consequences, especially for the kids with DCFS.

    Comment by Is Personnel Still Policy? Friday, Jan 27, 23 @ 2:48 pm

  2. New boss same as the old boss. Oh wait.

    Comment by Responsa Friday, Jan 27, 23 @ 3:05 pm

  3. New day-new term.
    Best wishes to Director Smith in his second term.

    Comment by Back to the Future Friday, Jan 27, 23 @ 3:37 pm

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