LIBERTYVILLE – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen released the following statement addressing new leadership over the Department of Children and Family Services:

“DCFS has faced many challenges over the years. Day in and day out there are many dedicated and hardworking staff who continually show up for our Illinois children and families.

“A national search has begun for a new director. I look forward to new leadership that will guide the department into a new day and support the DCFS mission “to protect children who are reported to be abused or neglected and to increase their families' capacity to safely care for them.”