Join the African American Child and Family Well-Being Advisory Council and help create meaningful change in the child welfare system!

The African American Child and Family Well-Being Advisory Council advises the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) on decisions that affect children of African heritage in the child welfare system. The Council has openings for people who fit the following criteria:

• Fathers with lived experience in the child welfare system
• Kinship caregivers or relatives
• Legal professionals
• Faith-based organization leaders

To learn more and apply, visit the Office of the Secretary of State website.