https://www.kmetko.com/events daily 0.75 2025-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1541704611264-3FKHNHB8FTZLJ0R2HHBJ/IMG_7173.jpg Events - Staff Meeting November 7, 2018 Staff and friends gather to celebrate Marcia Treffman’s retirement. Her distinguished career included 20 years of dedicated service to the agency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1527707301362-BQ2P192L2XVGQUOTE1XN/KAL+Bike+the+Drive+2018.jpg Events - Bike the Drive May 27, 2018 Kmetko staff and friends enjoy Bike the Drive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1524599584027-R8CF3UJS38MSFVFQ0XBW/Sen+Cullerton.jpg Events - NASWIL Advocacy Day April 11, 2018 Staff visited the capitol on National Association of Social Work Illinois Advocacy Day to talk with legislators about the agency's work. We also had the opportunity to meet with the Illinois Senate President John J. Cullerton, who represents the district where the agency's office is located. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1502209643440-RPK8OS4H9PJB4B9Q88BJ/image-asset.jpeg Events - AAICPC CONFERENCE Portland, Maine May 21, 2017 Staff members attended the annual conference for the Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). We attended training on child welfare practices and connected with ICPC administrators across the country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1430769232058-T4F41IOSV55TOLH6GWV0/image1.JPG Events - City Club of Chicago April 28, 2015 Staff members and board members attended an event with the City Club of Chicago to hear George Sheldon, the new Director of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS). He spoke about the responsibilities of IDCFS and shared his vision for the Department. photo credit: City Club of Chicago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1502209084883-RXN4A31S528BNJRXGADO/ncjfcj+conf.jpg Events - NCJFCJ CONFERENCE July 13-16, 2014 The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges conference was held in Chicago. We were able to speak with many judges and other service providers exhibiting at the conference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1406578044565-KT3HPPAPIPGFXR2IU0Q9/IDCFS+50th.jpg Events - IDCFS 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION June 17, 2014 We had the opportunity to attend an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Illinois Department of Children and Families. Here is a photo of staff members with past IDCFS directors. photo credit: IDCFS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/7431bc98-97b3-4744-90b7-ccfff63fdbdc/Screenshot+2025-10-31+094650.png Events - Make it stand out Highlights of Maria's Contributions: Mentorship: She recently trained a new Intake Specialist, enabling the employee to quickly adapt to the vital role. Interstate Services Intake: In her role as an Intake Specialist, Maria thoughtfully guides prospective caregivers through the initial home study process, shaping their first positive impression of the agency and setting the stage for permanency for children. Bilingual Support: Maria's bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are crucial. She assists all agency programs by engaging with Latino clients, providing interpretation in sensitive situations, and translating essential agency documents, ensuring effective service delivery and building trust. Team Player: Consistently regarded as capable, proficient, and helpful, Maria is always willing to take on new tasks and lend a hand, making her input vital to the agency's success. Our agency and the families we serve are significantly better off with Maria as part of the team. Congratulations, Maria! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/adefcc31-189d-48e0-a9b0-d50e7341d111/TOM+2023-09-29+111742.png Events - LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Thomas A. Kmetko (he/him), LCSW https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1541704611264-3FKHNHB8FTZLJ0R2HHBJ/IMG_7173.jpg Events - Staff Meeting November 7, 2018 Staff and friends gather to celebrate Marcia Treffman’s retirement. Her distinguished career included 20 years of dedicated service to the agency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1527707301362-BQ2P192L2XVGQUOTE1XN/KAL+Bike+the+Drive+2018.jpg Events - Bike the Drive May 27, 2018 Kmetko staff and friends enjoy Bike the Drive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1524599584027-R8CF3UJS38MSFVFQ0XBW/Sen+Cullerton.jpg Events - NASWIL Advocacy Day April 11, 2018 Staff visited the capitol on National Association of Social Work Illinois Advocacy Day to talk with legislators about the agency's work. We also had the opportunity to meet with the Illinois Senate President John J. Cullerton, who represents the district where the agency's office is located. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1502209643440-RPK8OS4H9PJB4B9Q88BJ/image-asset.jpeg Events - AAICPC CONFERENCE Portland, Maine May 21, 2017 Staff members attended the annual conference for the Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). We attended training on child welfare practices and connected with ICPC administrators across the country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1430769232058-T4F41IOSV55TOLH6GWV0/image1.JPG Events - City Club of Chicago April 28, 2015 Staff members and board members attended an event with the City Club of Chicago to hear George Sheldon, the new Director of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS). He spoke about the responsibilities of IDCFS and shared his vision for the Department. photo credit: City Club of Chicago https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1502209084883-RXN4A31S528BNJRXGADO/ncjfcj+conf.jpg Events - NCJFCJ CONFERENCE July 13-16, 2014 The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges conference was held in Chicago. We were able to speak with many judges and other service providers exhibiting at the conference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5388db3fe4b038c869dd5b38/1406578044565-KT3HPPAPIPGFXR2IU0Q9/IDCFS+50th.jpg Events - IDCFS 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION June 17, 2014 We had the opportunity to attend an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Illinois Department of Children and Families. 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