Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) At the time the Department places a child
in substitute care (e.g., foster home, relative caregiver, adoptive home, group
home or child care institution) or prior to the placement of the child,
whenever possible, the caseworker shall provide the caregiver with a written
summary of available information about the child necessary for the proper care
of the child.
1) In the case of emergency
placements when time does not allow prior review, preparation, and collection
of written information, the caseworker shall provide such information to the
caregiver verbally as it becomes available.
2) Within 10 business days after placement
the caseworker shall obtain from the caregiver a signed verification of receipt
of the information provided.
3) The
information provided to the caregiver shall be reviewed and approved regarding
accuracy by the caseworker's supervisor.
b) Within 10 business days after placement,
the caseworker shall provide to the child's guardian ad litem a copy of the
information provided to the caregiver. [20
ILCS 505/5(u) ]
c) The information to be provided to the
caregiver shall include:
1) the medical
history of the child, including known medical problems or communicable
diseases, information concerning the immunization status of the child, and
insurance and medical card information;
2) the educational history of the child,
including any special educational needs and details of the child's
individualized educational plan (IEP), Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
when the child is receiving special education services, or 504 Educational
Special Needs Plan, if applicable;
3) a copy of the child's portion of the
client service plan, including any visitation arrangements and all amendments
or revisions; case history of the child, including how the child came into
care; the child's legal status; the permanency goal for the child; a history of
the child's previous placements; and reasons for placement changes, excluding
information that identifies or reveals the location of any previous foster or
relative home caregiver; and
4)
other relevant background information about the child of which the caseworker
is aware, including but not limited to any prior criminal history; information
about any behavior problems, including fire setting, perpetration of sexual
abuse, destructive behavior and substance abuse habits; likes and dislikes;
etc. Mental health information can be shared only as specified in 89 Ill. Adm.
Code
431.110
(Disclosure of Information of a Mental Health Nature).
d) The caregiver may review the supporting
documents in the child's file in the presence of casework staff. [20
ILCS 505/5(u) ]
e) Information subject to the Mental Health
and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act shall be shared only in
accordance with 89 Ill. Adm. Code
431.100
(Disclosure of Information of a Mental Health Nature).
f) Information regarding Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), AIDS Related Complex (ARC) or Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) test results shall be shared only in accordance
with 89 Ill. Adm. Code
431.110
(Disclosure of Information Regarding Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
(AIDS)).
