Illinois Administrative Code
Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Part 301 - PLACEMENT AND VISITATION SERVICES
Subpart A - PLACEMENT SERVICES
Section 301.60 - Placement Selection Criteria
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) All placement decisions will be made consistent with the safety, best interests and special needs of the child. When a child is removed from the care of a custodial parent, the placing worker shall explore whether the non-custodial parent would be a suitable caregiver for the child. If placement with the non-custodial parent is not consistent with the safety, best interests and special needs of the child or if the non-custodial parent is not a suitable caregiver for the child, placement in substitute care shall be considered.
b) Substitute care placement decisions consistent with the safety, best interests and special needs of the child shall be made in consideration of the following:
c) Approval through the Department's Placement Clearance Process is required prior to all placements in licensed foster family homes and unlicensed relative homes.
d) When a private agency or DCFS worker fails to secure prior approval for a placement in a licensed foster family home or unlicensed relative home through the Placement Clearance Process or provides false or misleading information when requesting an approval, the Director may take progressive action including, but not limited to: