Acting Director Richard H. Calica
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Richard H. Calica, a graduate of the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration, was named Director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services by Governor Pat Quinn. A national authority in child welfare and licensed clinical social worker, he has broad expertise in risk assessment and child safety, family preservation and support. Calica is a lifelong social worker with extensive leadership experience in serving children and families throughout the state. Mr. Calica has consulted nationally and internationally with social workers, attorneys, judges and administrators of county and state child welfare systems on issues related to child maltreatment and protection.