DCF Councils and Commissions The Department of Children and Families supports a variety of committees and councils that provide advice about policies and programs that impact the children and families of Wisconsin. View Upcoming Public Meetings Child Welfare Advisory Council Child Welfare Advisory Council The highest priority of the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families is to assure the safety of children throughout Wisconsin. The Council on Child Welfare, convenes key leaders in child abuse prevention and protective services from across the state to provide advice and counsel to the Department of Children and Families on matters related to protecting vulnerable children and advancing our child protective services system. Leadership Council on Early Years (LCEY) Leadership Council on Early Years (LCEY) The Governor’s Leadership Council on Early Years (LCEY) is an interagency committee comprised of state agency leaders who will direct the work of their agencies to promote coherence across birth to 5 (B-5) early care and education and family service delivery, in line with the Governor’s vision and direction. The LCEY will complement the work of the multi-sector Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) in achieving WI’s vision and goals. Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) The Governor's Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) was formed as a result of the Head Start Reauthorization Act of 2007. This Council is building upon the work of the Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners (WECCP), the Children's Trust Fund Board, the Partners for Wisconsin Economic Success, and the Governor's Birth to Three Interagency Coordinating Council. Youth Justice Council Youth Justice The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state agency responsible for fiscal and programmatic oversight for the Youth Aids allocation and the community based juvenile justice system (link to graphic). No matter which system “door” a youth enters, DCF strives to support a coordinated and comprehensive response to provide the support needed to fulfill its youth-driven vision that “all youth have the tools to thrive in adulthood.” Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership Council Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership Council The Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership Council was established through 1995 WI Act 303 as an advisory body to the State regarding child welfare services in Milwaukee County. Quarterly meetings are open to the public. Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Program Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Program Human trafficking is the exploitation of people, most commonly for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor. Trafficking victims typically are recruited by using force or because they are deceived. Human traffickers exploit victims through fraud, the use of power and control, or physical abduction. Threats, violence, and economic pressure can often make a victim vulnerable to exploiters. Governor's Council on Domestic Abuse Governor's Council on Domestic Abuse The Governor's Council on Domestic Abuse was created in the Department of Health and Social Services (now Department of Children and Families) by statutory mandate in 1979 (Wis. Stats. 15.21 sec. 16). The council advises the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the legislature on domestic abuse funding and policy issues. The council also serves as a sounding board and resource for citizens of the state on domestic abuse issues.
