2. Illinois Permanency Strategy Illinois Permanency Strategy

3. Mobilize Mobilize the community through symposia that bring together: – Families – Youth – DCFS/POS Staff – Legislators/policy makers – Child and family advocates – Court Personnel – Educators – Medical providers – Service providers – Concerned citizens

4. Convene Convene ACTION TEAMS made up of Stakeholders, Staff, and Concerned Citizens.

5. Implement Implement community ACTION PLANS to improve permanency and reduce racial disparities.

6. Measure Measure progress through evaluation. Adjust Adjust strategies as needed.

8. QUESTION 1: How are we doing with Community Stakeholder Engagement? QUESTION 1: How are we doing with Community Stakeholder Engagement?

10. QUESTION 2: How have we changed… community perceptions and professional practices PEP? QUESTION 3: How have we changed… relationships and collaboration? QUESTION 2: How have we changed… community perceptions and professional practices PEP? QUESTION 3: How have we changed… relationships and collaboration?

11. TELLING OUR STORY: Action Team Members Share Stories of Change