Illinois / Children and Family Services

Agency file

Children and Family Services

Source file: Illinois — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Children and Family Services is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 2,806 employees with median total compensation of $90,550; the highest distinct record was $274,000.

Year: 2025
Employees: 2,806
Median total: $90,550
Highest record: $274,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$100$166,400+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,806 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($90,550) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $88,769 (100%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,100

$68,200

$90,550

$108,200

$127,900

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $127,900 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $47,100. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Child Welfare Specialist

619 · $86,600

Child Protection Specialist

529 · $95,300

Public Service Administrator

368 · $113,600

Office Associate

189 · $51,600

Child Welfare Advanced Specialist

159 · $93,400

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 41

Christopher Eckhardt

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$94,600

Sub-department: BUDGET, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,600
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Christopher Eckhardt works as a Public Service Administrator for Children and Family Services within Budget, Legal & Compliance. Christopher earned $94,600 in 2024. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Kimberly West

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,600

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,600
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: FULTON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Kimberly West works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Kimberly earned $94,600 in 2025. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Melinda Waddell

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COLES

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Melinda Waddell works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Melinda earned $94,500 in 2025. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Zachary Parker

Day Care Licensing Representative II/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: RANDOLPH

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Zachary Parker serves as a Day Care Licensing Representative II within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,500. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Gabriel Clay

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: ST CLAIR

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Gabriel Clay serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,500. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Darling Miranda

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,500
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Darling Miranda works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Darling earned $94,500 in 2025. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

John Larkin

Human Resources Representative/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,500

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,500
Union / bargaining unit: MERIT COMPENSATION
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, John Larkin serves as a Human Resources Representative within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,500. Union affiliation: MERIT COMPENSATION.

Yavette Tubbs

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Yavette Tubbs holds the role of Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,400. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Lizbeth Villagomez

Day Care Licensing Representative II/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Lizbeth Villagomez serves as a Day Care Licensing Representative II within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,400. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Susan Gardner

Day Care Licensing Representative II/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: JEFFERSON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Susan Gardner is a Day Care Licensing Representative II at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. 2025 total compensation came to $94,400. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Staci Amy

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$94,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: LA SALLE

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Staci Amy holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,400. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Marissa Moss

Child Welfare Senior Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,400

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,400
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: WILLIAMSON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Marissa Moss holds the role of Child Welfare Senior Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,400. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Lara Feltz

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: WILLIAMSON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Lara Feltz works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Lara earned $94,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Stevie Joachim

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: FULTON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Stevie Joachim is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $94,300. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Tiffany Wilder

Child Welfare Advanced Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: JEFFERSON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Tiffany Wilder serves as a Child Welfare Advanced Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,300. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Yvette Martinez

Day Care Licensing Representative II/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,300

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,300
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Yvette Martinez serves as a Day Care Licensing Representative II within Personal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,300. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Barbara Karr

Administrative Assistant I/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$94,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Barbara Karr holds the role of Administrative Assistant I at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,200. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Austin Haddock

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: PEORIA

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Austin Haddock is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $94,200. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Brigette Frierdich

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MADISON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Brigette Frierdich is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $94,200. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Michael Hugenberg

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$94,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: ADAMS

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Michael Hugenberg holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,200. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Shannon Yancy

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Shannon Yancy is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $94,200. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Krista Finner

Child Welfare Administrative Case Reviewer/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: WINNEBAGO

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Krista Finner works as a Child Welfare Administrative Case Reviewer for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Krista earned $94,200 in 2025. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Yelizabeta Singer

Child Protection Advanced Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: KANE

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Yelizabeta Singer serves as a Child Protection Advanced Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,200. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Sabrina Fullilove

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,200

Sub-department: TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Sabrina Fullilove works as a Child Welfare Specialist for Children and Family Services within Targeted Case Management. Sabrina earned $94,200 in 2025. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Irma Martin

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COLES

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Irma Martin serves as a Child Welfare Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,200. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Holly Garcia

Social Service Program Planner IV/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,200

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,200
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: SANGAMON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 4 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Holly Garcia holds the role of Social Service Program Planner IV at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,200. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jenna Kraus

Child Welfare Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COLES

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Jenna Kraus is a Child Welfare Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $94,100. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Antwan Collins

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: KANE

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,600
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Antwan Collins serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,100. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Lavonte Carter

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$94,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Lavonte Carter holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,100. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Ashley Walker

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: TRAINEE OC LIST
Period Pay Rate: $3,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Ashley Walker holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,100. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Yadira Ramirez

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,100

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,100
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: COOK

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $4,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Yadira Ramirez is a Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. 2025 total compensation came to $94,100. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Kathryn Cziczo

Day Care Lic Representative II/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$94,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: LAKE

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Kathryn Cziczo serves as a Day Care Lic Representative II within Personal Services. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,000. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Allison Nance

Public Service Administrator/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: ST CLAIR

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Allison Nance serves as a Public Service Administrator within Personal Services Bu. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,000. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Alyssa Norman

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2023 total comp

$94,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: WILLIAMSON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: No
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Alyssa Norman serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,000. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Brigette Frierdich

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$94,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MADISON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Brigette Frierdich serves as a Child Protection Specialist within Personal Services Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,000. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Deidre Copeland

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$94,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: ST CLAIR

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Deidre Copeland works as a Child Protection Specialist for Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. Deidre earned $94,000 in 2024. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Michael Gates

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$94,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: DUPAGE

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

Michael Gates holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,000. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Michelle Barnes

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: EFFINGHAM

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Michelle Barnes holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,000. Their bargaining unit is COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Jessica Homeyer

Child Protection Specialist/Children and Family Services

2025 total comp

$94,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: ADAMS

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Jessica Homeyer holds the role of Child Protection Specialist at Children and Family Services within Personal Services Bu. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,000. They are represented by COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Chelsea Claycomb

Child Welfa Staff Devel Coordinator IV/Children and Family Services

2024 total comp

$94,000

Sub-department: PERSONAL SERVICES BU
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,000
Union / bargaining unit: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
Work county: MACON

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,900
Rutan Exempt: No

At Children and Family Services, Chelsea Claycomb serves as a Child Welfa Staff Devel Coordinator IV within Personal Services Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,000. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.