CCDF Leadership

The governor of a State or Territory must designate an agency (which may be an appropriate collaborative agency) or establish a joint interagency office to represent the State or Territory as the Lead Agency. The Lead Agency agrees to administer the program in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations and the provisions of this Plan, including the assurances and certifications.

1.1.1 Designated Lead Agency

Identify the Lead Agency or joint interagency office designated by the State or Territory. OCC will send official grant correspondence, such as grant awards, grant adjustments, Plan approvals, and disallowance notifications, to the designated contact identified here.

a. Lead Agency or Joint Interagency Office Information:

i. Name of Lead Agency: Illinois Department of Human Services

ii. Street Address: 100 South Grand Ave East

iii. City: Springfield

iv. State: Illinois

v. ZIP Code: 62704

vi. Web Address for Lead Agency: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/

b. Lead Agency or Joint Interagency Official contact information:

i. Lead Agency Official First Name: Dulce

ii. Lead Agency Official Last Name: Quintero

iii. Title: Secretary Designate

iv. Phone Number: 312-793-1547

v. Email Address: dulce.quintero@illinois.gov

1.1.2 CCDF Administrator

Identify the CCDF Administrator designated by the Lead Agency, the day-to-day contact, or the person with responsibility for administering the State's or Territory's CCDF program. The OCC will send programmatic communications, such as program announcements, program instructions, and data collection instructions, to the designated contact identified here. If there is more than one designated contact with equal or shared responsibility for administering the CCDF program, identify the Co-Administrator or the person with administrative responsibilities and include their contact information.

a. CCDF Administrator contact information:

i. CCDF Administrator First Name: Trish

ii. CCDF Administrator Last Name: Rooney

iii. Title of the CCDF Administrator: Associate Director of Child Care .

iv. Phone Number: (312) 350-3457

v. Email Address: patricia.rooney@illinois.gov

b. CCDF Co-Administrator contact information (if applicable):

i. CCDF Co-Administrator First Name: Michael

ii. CCDF Co-Administrator Last Name: Garner-Jones

iii. Title of the CCDF Co-Administrator: Bureau Chief, Subsidy Management

iv. Phone Number: 312-848-6365

v. Email Address: Michael.Garner-Jones@illinois.gov

Description of the Role of the Co-Administrator: The CCDF Co-Administrator plays a key role in overseeing Illinois' initiatives and strategies related to the CCDF grant. Working in tandem with the Administrator, they facilitate collaboration and coordination across agencies to ensure the effective execution of all CCDF activities.