Presenter(s)

Dennis Alford coordinates quality assurance case reviews and continuous performance improvement activities at the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). As the state’s public child welfare agency, Kansas DCF is committed to achieving performance excellence and reaching the highest outcomes for children and families. Mr. Alford joined Kansas DCF in 2012 as a Child Protective Services social worker. He has served in several capacities at the agency, including as Kansas Interstate Compact for Placement of Children/Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance program manager, adoption program manager, and, most recently, foster care program manager. Mr. Alford’s work experience also includes 2 years with the Arkansas Department for Human Services.