House Bill 3705 places children in suitable permanent family
arrangements rather than in suitable adoptive homes, in cases
where restoration to the biological family is not safe. House
Bill 2861 states that DCFS shall prepare a written report for
filing with the court and send copies of the report to all
parties involved. Senate Bill 375 requires DCFS to develop and
implement a safety-based child welfare intervention system.
(The Center Square) – Starting Jan. 1, Illinois will enact new
laws that aim to fix issues within the Department of Children
and Family Services. However, one lawmaker says there is still a
long way to go.
House Bill 3705 places children in suitable permanent family
arrangements rather than in suitable adoptive homes, in cases
where restoration to the biological family is not safe. House
Bill 2861 states that DCFS shall prepare a written report for
filing with the court and send copies of the report to all
parties involved. Senate Bill 375 requires DCFS to develop and
implement a safety-based child welfare intervention system.
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