Why does the process for reviewing and approving research requests exist? Isn’t it just bureaucracy?
DCFS wants to assure its data and other resources are available to support research, and are used in manner that protects our children and their families. The Research and Evaluation Section staff is committed to serving the needs of the researcher and DCFS for a viable project. 2. What are ‘other DCFS resources?’ Other DCFS resources include, among other elements, involving DCFS personnel such as children’s social workers or their supervisors in data-gathering meetings, interviews, and surveys.
