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.

LAC CWCA Collaboration Subcommittee

The Latino Advisory Council's Child Welfare Contributing Agency (CWCA) Collaboration Subcommittee will review all bilingual and cultural matters relevant to DCFS and the council as they pertain to CWCA employees and clients; inform the larger group and the director of differences, inconsistencies and issues specific to non-governmental agencies; recommend ways to reconcile differences when possible; and present new initiatives to resolve inconsistencies and any disproportionality.