As of July 1, 2026, child care licensure is managed by the Illinois Department of Early Childhood. For providers, nothing is changing. All licensing representatives and staff remain ready to assist you. If you have questions related to licensure, please reach out to IDEC directly at Questions.IDEC@illinois.gov or your current CCR&R.

Child Welfare Advisory Committee

The Child Welfare Advisory Committee was created with the general purpose of advising the Department of Children and family Services on matters concerning the provision and purchasing of public child welfare services and providing a forum to jointly identify and address emerging program and policy issues.

CWAC Rules of Procedure
CWAC Organizational Chart
Membership List
Meeting Schedule