Commission on Family Services

The Commission on Family Services provides a forum for focus on a wide range of issues concerning Skokie's most vulnerable citizens.  Recommendations on policies, programs and procedures are made to the Mayor and Board of Trustees.

To facilitate improvement in the quality of life for Skokie's most vulnerable persons regardless of age, physical well-being, or socio-economic status, through public information, education and advocacy.

The Skokie Commission on Family Services is composed of community members who:

• Reflect, as much as possible, the demographics of Skokie;
• Have unique training, interests and backgrounds that are of assistance to the Commission in its efforts; and
• Represent public and private organizations that provide social services to Skokie residents.

Commission on Family Services Members

Rabbi Neil Brief (Emeritus)
Michele Bromberg
Marla L. Chorney
Mark Collins (Niles Township Liaison)
Leona W. Davis
Yvonne Davis
Arlene C. Doppelt (Chair)
Kirk Erickson
Romeo Esangga
Bernard Friedman
Ananta Ghosh
Jay N. Goldman
Gary R. Gustin
Carolyn Halliburton
Kay Hamel
Shajan Jose
Julian Levy
Richard Marcus
Dr. Edward McCarron
Barbara Neirick
Nicole Perry
Harold Primack
Julia W. Rath
Richard Reagen
Edward Reed
Roselin Rothman
Annie Shear
Liaisons:  Maureen DiFrancesca and Beth Lindley

Commission size:  25 members, 2 liaisons
Term:  Each member shall serve for three years
Meeting date:  First Wednesday of the month.  There is no meeting in July and August.