Child Health & Safety Task Force

The goal of the Child Health & Safety Task Force (formerly Child Safety & Services) is to improve the health and safety of children and youth.

The next meeting will take place on July 1, 2026, virtually.

Task force meetings are open to the public. Guests are asked to notify the Commission Executive Director in advance of their intention to attend.

Christina Commons
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)

Rachael Fisher
Indiana University Health

Maria Grinston
Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)

Jeanne Hidalgo
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)

Kimberly Irvin
Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)

Clarissa Loveall-Matos
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)

Susan McKinney
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)

Carey Michels
Prevent Child Abuse Indiana (PCAIN)

Derika Parris
Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana

Chris Paulsen
Indiana Youth Group (IYG)

Chrissy Petersen
LifeSmart Youth

Kaylee Price
Community Representative

Nicholle Probst
The Villages

Hannah Robinson
Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)

Sonya Rush, co-chair
Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)

Olivia Shaw, co-chair
Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)

Dr. Jack Turman
Indiana University, Grassroots Maternal Child Health (MCH) Initiative

Elizabeth Wahl
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA)

Brittany Winebar
Prevail, Inc.

2026