HB 2599 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

DCFS-FOSTER PARENT RIGHTS

Summary
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. In provisions concerning the Advocacy Office for Children and Families, requires the Advocacy Office to designate for each foster child an employee with legal knowledge of the foster process to guide foster parents throughout the foster process and keep them informed of their rights and responsibilities. Amends the Foster Parent Law. Creates a private right of action under specified provisions of the Act concerning foster parent rights.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Feb 6, 2025
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Adam Niemerg
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