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About the ICPC
The Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (AAICPC) was established in 1974 and consists of members from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The AAICPC has authority under ICPC to "promulgate rules and regulations to carry out more effectively the terms and provisions of this compact." The AAICPC obtains its Secretariat Services, as an affiliate of the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA).
For more information, please visit the AAICPC website.
Contact the AAICPC
American Public Human Services Association
1133 Nineteenth Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 682-0100
fax: (202) 289-6555
Web Manager: Carla Fults [cfults@aphsa.org]
Click on a state to see it's page:
Illinois
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Adoption
- Age of Majority
- Appeals
- Border Agreements
- Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry
- Custody Matters
- NON ICPC - Consultants/Specialists
- Definitions
- Education - Public Education Costs
- Financial Plans, Medicaid, IV-E, Daycare, Payments
- Foster Care
- Home Studies (Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship/Parent/Relative)
- ICPC Processing
- Licensing/Certification/Approval
- Parental Placements
- Relative Placements
- Residential Treatment Centers/Facilities
- Supervision/Reports/Guidelines
- Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
Compact Administrators
| Compact Administrator Michelle Grove .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
Deputy Compact Administrator Vacant |
Consultants
| ICPC Specialist (A-H) Public foster care coordinator
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Administrative Assistant (A-L) Public foster care coordinator
|
| ICPC Specialist (I-Q) Vacant
|
Administrative Assistant (M-Z) Vacant |
| ICPC Specialist (R-Z) Statewide Residential Treatment Requests Samantha Borman |
Mailing Address
| Regular Mailing Address ICPC/DCFS |
Federal Express Address ICPC/DCFS |
Useful Telephone Numbers
| Child Abuse Hotline Out of State:(217) 524-2606 |
Juvenile Compact Office ICJ - Probation ICJ - Parole |
| Mental Health Compact Office (312) 814-4909 |
Useful Websites
General Iinformation
Co-Located Compacts - ICPC, ICAMA, ICJ
Adoption
Independent /Private
Independent/Private Adoptive Placements:
Illinois permits private attorney, private agency and/or independent adoptions
| Adoption Type | Yes/No |
|---|---|
| Private Agency | Yes |
| Private Attorney | Yes |
| Independent | Yes |
Adoption Statute-Non-Agency; Independent; Private Adoptions:
- Private Agency Adoption: 750 ILCS 50
- Private Attorney Adoption: 750 ILCS 50
- Independent Adoption: 750 ILCS 50
Public
Public Adoptive Placements-Requirements
750 ILCS 50
INDEPENDENT / PRIVATE / PUBLIC
The following information applies to independent, private and public adoptions
Adoption Assistance
Adoption assistance payments begins
- After the adoption is finalized
Sending State Adoption Subsidy Payments (Guidelines)
No information provided
Special Needs
Illinois definition of "Special Needs"
No information provided
Finalization
Adoption may be finalized in another state:
- Yes
Before finalization can occur in Illinois, child must be in adoptive placement:
- 6 months
- Other
Statutory code/cite for Adoption Petition
No information provided
Court Jurisdiction for Adoption Cases
No information provided
Home Study (Adoptions)
Statutory code/cite for the Adoptive Home Studies:
750 ILCS 50
Prospective adoptive parents permitted to pay for a pre-adoptive home study
- Yes
Prospective adoptive parents permitted to pay for a pre-adoptive home study
- Private Adoptions: Yes
- Independent Adoptions: Yes
Age of Majority
State's age of majority
- 18 years
Statutory code/cite and the age of majority:
- Supervision will continue if the child is placed in an approved ICPC placement prior to the child's 18th birthday.
Services (after Age of Majority)
As the Receiving State, the following services will be provided/continued at the age of majority:
- Supervision
Appeals
Appeals permitted:
- Home Study: Other
- ICPC Decision: Other
Border Agreements
Border Agreements permitted:
- Yes
Current Border Agreements with:
- Missouri
Criminal Background Checks/Abuse and Neglect Registry
Home Studies which Require Criminal / Perpetrator Record Checks
Illinois requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:
- Foster Care
- Relative Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Foster-Adopt
- Adoption
- Parent
- Other, specified below
LEADS name /social security/DOB based check except for adoption and foster licensure which also require fingerprint checks FBI and State Police.
Criminal Background Screening
The following methods are used to capture fingerprints to conduct criminal records checks/and abuse and neglect.
- Live Scan or other computerized technology
Criminal background checks/screening via Live Scan or other computerized technology are offered at the following levels:
- National
State Police and FBI fingerprint background checks via live scan
Background Screening
State or Local Criminal Record Checks Requirements/Process:
Home study worker contacts the family and makes arrangements for all persons in the home (age 17yrs and over) to be fingerprinted for State and FBI fingerprint background check.
Applicant will not be approved if the person has committed any of the following misdemeanor or felony offenses:
Go on-line to http://dcfswebresource.dcfs.illinois.gov/. go to DCFS Rule 402 Licensing Standards for Illinois Foster Family Homes
(APPENDIX A: Criminal Convictions that Prevent Licensure
OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST THE PERSON | OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST THE PERSON | OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST PROPERTY | OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND DECENCY | DRUG OFFENSES
If the foster parent applicants or any adult member of the household has been declared a sexually dangerous person under the Sexually Dangerous Persons Act [725 ILCS 205], or convicted of committing or attempting to commit one or more of the following serious criminal offenses under the Criminal Code of 1961 [720 ILCS 5], or under any earlier Illinois criminal law or code or an offense in another state, the elements of which are similar and bear a substantial relation to any of the criminal offenses specified below, this will serve as a bar to receiving a foster home license or permit.
OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST THE PERSON
HOMICIDE
Murder
Solicitation of murder
Solicitation of murder for hire
Intentional homicide of an unborn child
Voluntary manslaughter of an unborn child
Involuntary manslaughter
Reckless homicide
Concealment of a homicidal death
Involuntary manslaughter of an unborn child
Reckless homicide of an unborn child
Drug induced homicide
KIDNAPPING AND RELATED OFFENSES
Kidnapping
Aggravated kidnapping
Aggravated unlawful restraint
Forcible detention
Child abduction
Aiding and abetting child abduction
Harboring a runaway
SEX OFFENSES
Indecent solicitation of a child
Indecent solicitation of an adult
Public indecency
Sexual exploitation of a child
Custodial sexual assault
Sexual relations within families
Prostitution
Soliciting for a prostitute
Soliciting for a juvenile prostitute
Solicitation of a sexual act
Pandering
Keeping a place of prostitution
Keeping a place of juvenile prostitution
Patronizing a prostitute
Patronizing a juvenile prostitute
Pimping
Juvenile pimping
Exploitation of a child
Obscenity
Child pornography
Harmful material
Tie in sales of obscene publications to distributors
Posting of identifying information on a pornographic Internet site
BODILY HARM
Aggravated battery of a child
Tampering with food, drugs, or cosmetics
Drug induced infliction of great bodily harm
Hate crime
Stalking
Aggravated stalking
Threatening public officials
Home invasion
Vehicular invasion
Criminal sexual assault
Aggravated criminal sexual assault
Predatory criminal sexual assault of a child
Criminal sexual abuse
Aggravated sexual abuse
Criminal transmission of HIV
Criminal neglect of an elderly or disabled person
Child abandonment
Endangering the life or health of a child
Ritual mutilation
Ritualized abuse of a child
If the foster parent applicants or any adult member of the household has been convicted of committing or attempting to commit one or more of the following serious criminal offenses under the Criminal Code of 1961 [720 ILCS 5], Cannabis Control Act [720 ILCS 550] or the Illinois Controlled Substances Act [720 ILCS 570], or under any earlier Illinois criminal law or code or an offense in another state, the elements of which are similar and bear a substantial relation to any of the criminal offenses specified below, this conviction will serve as a bar to receiving a foster home license or permit, unless all of the following requirements are met:
1. The relevant criminal offense or offenses occurred more than 10 years prior to the date of application or renewal.
2. The applicant had previously disclosed the conviction or convictions to the Department for the purposes of a background check.
3. After the disclosure, the Department either placed a child in the home or the foster family home license was issued.
4. During the background check, the Department had assessed and waived the conviction in compliance with the existing statutes and rules in effect at the time of the waiver.
5. The applicant meets all other requirements and qualifications to be licensed as a foster family home under the Child Care Act and the Department’s administrative rules.
6. The applicant has a history of providing a safe, stable home environment and appears able to continue to provide a safe, stable home environment. (Section 4.2 of the Child Care Act)
OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST THE PERSON
KIDNAPPING AND RELATED OFFENSES
Unlawful restraint
BODILY HARM
Felony aggravated assault
Vehicular endangerment
Felony domestic battery
Aggravated battery
Heinous battery
Aggravated battery with a firearm
Aggravated battery of an unborn child
Aggravated battery of a senior citizen
Intimidation
Compelling organization membership of persons
Abuse and gross neglect of a long term care facility resident
Felony violation of an order of protection
OFFENSES DIRECTED AGAINST PROPERTY
Felony theft
Robbery
Armed robbery
Aggravated robbery
Vehicular hijacking
Aggravated vehicular hijacking
Burglary
Possession of burglary tools
Residential burglary
Criminal fortification of a residence or building
Arson
Aggravated arson
Possession of explosive or explosive incendiary devices
OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND DECENCY
Felony unlawful use of weapons
Aggravated discharge of a firearm
Reckless discharge of a firearm
Unlawful use of metal piercing bullets
Unlawful sale or delivery of firearms on the premises of any school
Disarming a police officer
Obstructing justice
Concealing or aiding a fugitive
Armed violence
Felony contributing to the criminal delinquency of a juvenile
DRUG OFFENSES
Possession of more than thirty grams of cannabis
Manufacture of more than 10 grams of cannabis
Cannabis trafficking
Delivery of cannabis on school grounds
Unauthorized production of more than five cannabis sativae plants
Calculated criminal cannabis conspiracy
Unauthorized manufacture or delivery of controlled substances
Controlled substance trafficking
Manufacture, distribution, advertisement of look-alike substances
Calculated criminal drug conspiracy
Street gang criminal drug conspiracy
Permitting unlawful use of a building
Delivery of controlled, counterfeit or look-alike substances to persons under age 18, or at truck stops, rest stops, safety rest areas, or on school property
Using, engaging, or employing persons under 18 to deliver controlled, counterfeit or look-alike substances
Delivery of controlled substances
Sale or delivery of drug paraphernalia
Felony possession, sale or exchange of instruments adapted for use of controlled substance or cannabis by subcutaneous injection
Final approval for licensure shall not be granted if the record check reveals a felony conviction for child abuse or neglect, for spousal abuse, for a crime against children, or for a crime involving violence, including rape, sexual assault or homicide, but not including other physical assault or battery or if there is a felony conviction for physical assault, battery or a drug-related offense committed within the past 5 years. [20 ILCS 505/5(v-1) and (v-2)]
(Source: Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 2624, effective)
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Illinois requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | ||
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Wait Time for Criminal Records Results
Wait time for fingerprint results are:
Live Scan or other technology
- State: 4-7 days
- Local/County: 4-7 days
Manually - Fingerprint Card
- State: Not Offered
- Local/County: Not Offered
Verification of Criminal Records Results
- Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
Custody Matters - NON ICPC
(NOTE: These are private or domestic custody matters brought before the court for determination/decision)
Non-ICPC Requests - (i.e. private/domestic custody cases)
ICPC Office will not investigate a domestic or private custody matter.
- Parent vs. Parent: No
- Third Parties: No
ICPC Offices will assist with referral:
- No
Custody Investigation
No information provided
Definitions
Illinois Specific Definitions
If the following terms are defined differently than below (General Definitions), please provide definitions for the following types of placements as defined within your state. If definitions in your state are the same, please type the word same in the space provided. (only 250 characters per answer will be accepted).
Adoption
Same
Foster-Adopt
Same
Foster Care
Same
Parent
Same
Relative
Same
Relative Foster Care
Same
General Definitions
Adoption
is the legal act of permanently placing a child with a parent or parents other than the birth parents. Adoption results in the severing of the parental responsibilities and rights of the biological parents and the placing of those responsibilities and rights onto the adoptive parents. After the finalization of an adoption, there is no legal difference between biological and adopted children.
The types of adoptions permitted by each state are governed by state law:
- Private Agency - are adoptions facilitated by a private licensed agency (i.e. domestic and international).
- Independent - are adoptions facilitated by an attorney, other intermediary, or adoption facilitator as defined by state law.
- Public - are adoptions facilitated by a public state or local agency and involve children who are in the custody of a state/local government agency.
Days
means “Calendar” (not business) days.
Foster - Adopt
is an individual who has been approved as a licensed foster parent and who has made an offer of an adoption commitment if the child becomes legally free.
Foster Care (Provider)
is any person other than a natural or adoptive parent with whom a child is in the care, custody, or guardianship of the State Child Welfare Agency and placed by said division, or with its approval for temporary or long-term care but shall not include any person with whom a child is placed for the purpose of adoption. Foster home means and includes private residences that are licensed, or specialized group homes.
Foster Care Maintenance Payments
means payments to cover the cost of (and the cost of providing) food, clothing, shelter, daily supervision, school supplies, a child's personal incidentals, liability insurance with respect to a child, and reasonable travel to the child's home for visitation. In the case of institutional care, such term shall include the reasonable costs of administration and operation of such institution as are necessarily required to provide the items described in the preceding sentence.
Legal Risk Adoptions
A legal risk adoption, or a legal risk placement, is one where a prospective adoptive child is placed in your home although the child is not yet legally free to be adopted.
License/certification/approval
means approval and or certification granted by the authority of a state regulatory agency.
Live Scan
is an electronic computerized technology which digitally scans fingerprints and provides immediate transmission of fingerprint records to the Department of Justice, FBI or other authorized receiving agency.
Parent
is a biological, adoptive parent or legal guardian as determined by applicable State law and is responsible for the care, custody and control of a child or upon whom there is legal duty for such care.
Relative
is a birth or adoptive brother, sister, stepparent, stepbrother, stepsister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, niece, nephew, as well as relatives of half blood or marriage and those denoted by the prefixes of grand and great including grand parent or great grandparent, or as defined in your state statute for the purpose of foster and or adoptive placements.
Relative-Foster Care
refers to a person who meets the definition of a relative as noted above and has been approved as a licensed foster parent.
Public Education Costs
Illinois charges for public education:
- No
Illinois charges the sending state for specialized services (occupational, speech therapy)
- Other: No, depends on Individual Educational Plan and case specifics
Illinois charges the Sending State to obtain assessments/diagnostics and/or services for education purposes:
- Other: No, depends on Individual Educational Plan and case specifics
Financial Plans, Medicaid, IV-E, Daycare, Payments
FINANCIAL PLANS
Illinois permits a child in the legal custody of a Sending State to apply for and receive the following state administered assistance/benefits in Illinois as the Receiving State.
- Medicaid
- TANF Child Only
- Kin-Guardianship - State
As the Sending state, following are considered as a viable financial/medical plan when making interstate placements:
- Applying for TANF - (Family Income Based)
- Applying for TANF - Child Only
- Title IV-E Foster Care
- Title IV-E Adoption Assistance
- Sending State Adoption Assistance
- Kin-Guardianship - Fostering Connections (IV-E)
- Kin-Guardianship - State
- Medicaid
- Sending State’s Coverage for Medical Assistance
As the Receiving state, following are considered a viable financial/medical plan when receiving interstate placements:
- Applying for TANF - (Family Income Based)
- Applying for TANF - Child Only
- Title IV-E Foster Care
- Title IV-E Adoption Assistance
- Sending State Adoption Assistance
- Medicaid
- Sending State’s Coverage for Medical Assistance
MEDICAID / MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
The state will ensure medical coverage benefits and services can be received through benefits, programs and providers in the Receiving State before placing a child across state lines.
- Yes
Medicaid
The receiving state is responsible for the Medicaid benefits of children eligible under Title IV-E. Otherwise, the responsibility is with the sending state (see Foster Care Payments).
- Yes
WAITING PERIOD FOR MEDICAID BENEFITS
Waiting period to apply for benefit assistance:
- No waiting period
Waiting period to receive benefits for a child who is under the legal custody/legal jurisdiction of the sending state:
- No waiting period
STATE MEDICAL INSURANCE/COVERAGE
As the Sending State, Illinois will provide medical coverage if the child is NOT IV-E eligible
- Yes: No information provided
As the Sending State, Illinois will permit Placement Resources to apply for medical benefits in the Receiving State or use their personal insurance.
- Yes
PAYMENTS MADE
TANF Payments
- $102.00
Adoption assistance payments begin:
- After the adoption is finalized.
Foster Care Payments
Go on-line to http://dcfswebresource.dcfs.illinois.gov/. or for most recent rates go to
DCFS Procedure 359.40 Appendix A: b) Licensed Foster Family and Relative Home Care - or as of 04/01/2011 below version of Procedures 359.40 Appendix A (Effective October 1, 2008)
Licensed Department and Private Agency Maintenance Rates
Licensed Homes (Relative & Traditional Home Care) Service Codes: 2902, 2940, 4102, 4140, 9101, 9102, 9106, 9140Age of Child Board Clothing Allowance Total Rate/month
0 – 11 mo. $ 335.00 $ 37.00 $ 12.00* $ 384.00
1 – 4 years $ 337.00 $ 42.00 $ 13.00* $ 392.00
5 – 8 years $ 329.00 $ 56.00 $ 14.00 $409.00
9 – 11 years $ 346.00 $ 65.00 $ 24.00 $ 435.00
12 and over $ 354.00 $ 74.00 $ 43.00 $ 471.00
Special Education Payments
- No
Daycare Payments
- No
Kinship Program
No information provided
TITLE IV-E
Medicaid - The receiving state is responsible for the Medicaid benefits of children eligible under Title IV-E. Otherwise, the responsibility is with the sending state (see Foster Care Payments).
- Yes
Title IV-E documentation/verification required
- Yes: No information provided
Foster Care
RATES (Foster Care)
Foster care rate paid at:
- Sending State’s rate
Illinois foster care rates:
| Service Level of Care | Amount per day |
|---|---|
| Basic | see Financial Plans |
| Moderate | child specific |
| specialized | child specific |
| Intense | child specific |
REQUIREMENTS (Foster Care)
Foster Care Resource Requirements:
No information provided
Training (Education and Training)
- PRIDE
Home Studies (Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship/Parent/Relative)
Types of Home Studies
Illinois conducts the following types of home studies:
- Relative Care
- Foster Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Parent Care
- Foster- Adopt
- Adoption
Illinois designates staff in each county/region to conduct home studies and/or process interstate placements.
- Other: Yes, Illinois purchases ICPC home studies from private child welfare agencies.
Illinois considers a home study as current/valid for:
- 1 year
Private Contract Services - Home Study
As the Sending State, Illinois will pay a contractor or private/independent agency in the Receiving State to conduct a home study
- Yes
As the Receiving State, Illinois will permit a Sending state to pay a contractor or private/independent agency in the Receiving State to conduct a home study.
- Other: Yes, if it meets all of the standards and requirements of Illinois and only if the agency is an IL licensed Child Welfare agency.
As the Receiving State, Illinois will accept/update a home study that was not originally conducted by the receiving state or a private contractor acting on behalf of the Receiving State.
- Other: Will update and Accept. Only if original home study was prepared by IL Licensed Child Welfare agency in accordance with IL standards and requirements.
Adoptive Home Studies
Home study for adoption conducted prior to Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
- Yes
Prospective adoptive parents permitted to pay for a pre-adoptive home study
- Private Adoptions: Yes
- Independent Adoptions: Yes
DCPS contracts for Purchase of Services with private agencies in other states:
- Yes
Foster Care Home Study
Home study for foster care conducted prior to Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
- Yes
Parent Home Study
If child has been removed from the parent, Illinois requires a home study evaluation before reunification.
Yes, but not always, depends on situation.
Non-Custodial Parents
Placements with non-custodial parents are not covered under the ICPC if:
- A court does not have evidence before it that such parent is unfit;
- Does not seek such evidence; and
- Does not retain jurisdiction over the child after the court transfers the child.
Proof of Paternity is required:
- Yes : Determined by Sending State Court / placing agency
Relative/Kinship Home Study
Home study for relatives conducted prior to Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
- Yes
Define Relative
"Relative", for purposes of placement of children for whom the Department is legally responsible, means any person, 21 years of age or over, other than the parent, who:
- is currently related to the child in any of the following ways by blood or adoption: grandparent, sibling, great-grandparent, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, first cousin once removed (children of one’s first cousin to oneself), second cousin (children of first cousins are second cousins to each other), godparent (as defined in this Section), great-uncle, or great-aunt, or
- is the spouse of such a relative, or
- is the child's step-father, step-mother, or adult step-brother or step-sister.
Relative also includes a person related in any of the foregoing ways to a sibling of a child, even though the person is not related to the child, when the child and its sibling are placed together with that person. [20 ILCS 505/7(b)]
Relatives must be licensed:
- No
Proof of Paternity is required:
- Yes : Determined by Sending State Court / placing agency
Illinois considers the following types and degrees of relation as relative placements. Individuals related in the 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree and 4th degree (You may need to refer to your state's consanguinity chart or state statute to determine relations or relative status.)
- 1st Degree (mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter)
- 2nd Degree (grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, first cousin)
- 3rd Degree (great grandmother, great grandfather, great aunt, great uncle, grand-niece, grand nephew, second cousin)
- 4th Degree (great, great-grandmother, great, great-grandfather, great, great aunt, great, great aunt, great, great uncle, great grand-niece, great grand nephew, third cousin)
- Godmother, Godfather
- Other
Regulation 7 Priority Placement
Illinois performs priority placements:
Yes
A court ordered Priority 7 conducted if the child is in a DCF shelter or foster home for substantial period of time.
Wait Time (ICPC Interstate Home Study) - Public
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- 60 days
Wait time to complete Home Study, only (without criminal records check):
- 60 days
Wait Time (ICPC Interstate Home Study) - Private
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- 60 days
Wait time to complete Home Study, only (without criminal records check):
- 60 days
Illinois determines the "Date of Receipt" for an interstate home study as:
- Other
Date of home study receipt is when a complete packet is gained by the IL ICPC office from the sending state that meets all ICPC required items/and or IL state law.
Method of requesting, sending, and/or reporting an interstate home study
| Regular Mail | Express Mail | Overnight Mail | Electronic Mail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Send request for a home study to Receiving State | y | |||
| Send request for a home study to Receiving State | y | |||
| Send home study report to Sending State | y |
Criminal Record Checks
Illinois requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:
- Foster Care
- Relative Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Foster-Adopt
- Adoption
- Parent
- Other, specified below
LEADS name /social security/DOB based check except for adoption and foster licensure which also require fingerprint checks FBI and State Police.
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Illinois requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | ||
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Wait Time for Criminal Records Results
Wait time for fingerprint results are:
Live Scan or other technology
- State: 4-7 days
- Local/County: 4-7 days
Manually - Fingerprint Card
- State: Not Offered
- Local/County: Not Offered
ICPC Processing And Data Collection
Illinois conducts the following types of home studies:
- Relative Care
- Foster Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Parent Care
- Foster- Adopt
- Adoption
ICPC Placement Checklists
| Adoption | Foster | Foster-Adopt | Parent | Relative | Residential | Electronic Transmission Accepted * | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICPC 100A (Placement Request) | |||||||
| ICPC – 100 B (if child is in the Receiving State) | |||||||
| Home Study Report | |||||||
| Court Order | |||||||
| Medical Documentation/History | |||||||
| Criminal History | |||||||
| Education and Training Verification | |||||||
| Financial/ Medical Plan to support placement | |||||||
| Social History/ Case Plan | |||||||
| Medical plan to support placement | |||||||
| Title IV-E Status | |||||||
| Supervisory/ Progress Reports |
Date of Receipt - Home Study
Illinois determines the "Date of Receipt" for an interstate home study as:
- Other
Date of home study receipt is when a complete packet is gained by the IL ICPC office from the sending state that meets all ICPC required items/and or IL state law.
Illinois designates staff in each county/region to conduct home studies and/or process interstate placements.
- Other: Yes, Illinois purchases ICPC home studies from private child welfare agencies.
Private Contract Services - Home Study
As the Sending State, Illinois will pay a contractor or private/independent agency in the Receiving State to conduct a home study
- Yes
Criminal Records Checks
Illinois requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:
- Foster Care
- Relative Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Foster-Adopt
- Adoption
- Parent
- Other, specified below
LEADS name /social security/DOB based check except for adoption and foster licensure which also require fingerprint checks FBI and State Police.
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Illinois requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | ||
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Mailing Process - Interstate Home Study
Method of requesting, sending, and/or reporting an interstate home study
| Regular Mail | Express Mail | Overnight Mail | Electronic Mail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Send request for a home study to Receiving State | y | |||
| Send request for a home study to Receiving State | y | |||
| Send home study report to Sending State | y |
Wait/Processing Times
Wait Time (ICPC Interstate Home Study) - Public
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- 60 days
Wait time to complete Home Study, only (without criminal records check):
- 60 days
Wait Time for Criminal Records Checks
Wait time for fingerprint results are:
Live Scan or other technology
- State: 4-7 days
- Local/County: 4-7 days
Manually - Fingerprint Card
- State: Not Offered
- Local/County: Not Offered
Wait Time - (License/ Certification/ Approval - Education and Training)
Average Length of time it takes for a home to be licensed/approved/certified:
- 3-6 mos.
Length of time a license is valid before renewal required.
- Other: License good for 4 years with minimum 6 month licensing worker monitoring visits.
Illinois offers classes (education and training) for placement resources' homes to become licensed/certified/approved:
- OtherVaries by county
Wait Time for ICPC Decision
| Foster Care | Relative | Relative - Foster Care | Parent | Foster - Adopt | Adoption (Public) |
Adoption (Private) |
Adoption (Independent) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-3months | 2-3months | 2-3months | 2-3months | 2-3months | 2-3months | 2-3months | 2-3months |
| 6- 9 months | 6- 9 months | 6- 9 months | 6- 9 months | 6- 9 months | 6- 9 months | 6- 9 months | 6- 9 months |
Data Collection
Illinois collects, tracks and reports interstate data via:
- ICPC Access Database
Illinois collects, tracks and reports interstate home studies via
- ICPC Access Database
Licensing/Certification/Approval
Licensing
Dual Licensing state:
- Yes
Illinois uses the following terms to authorize a resource family for foster care and (or) adoption after completion of education and training in state:
- Approve (Adoption)
- Verified (Foster Home)
- Certified
Illinois requires the following types of placement resources to be licensed/approved/certified:
- Foster Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Adoption
- Foster/Adopt
Illinois resource training program is as follows:
- PRIDE (Parents Resource Information Development Education)
Illinois will give full or partial credit for foster care and adoption education and training completed in another state:
- Adoption
OtherDepends on training content - Foster Care
OtherDepends on training content
Title IV-E documentation/verification required
- Yes: No information provided
Requirements (Licensing)
Licensing Requirements
Go on-line to http://dcfswebresource.dcfs.illinois.gov/. Go to DCFS Rule 402 Licensing Standards for Illinois Foster Family Homes
Foster Care Placements
No information provided
Wait Time - (License/ Certification/ Approval - Education and Training)
Average Length of time it takes for a home to be licensed/approved/certified:
- 3-6 mos.
Length of time a license is valid before renewal required.
- Other: License good for 4 years with minimum 6 month licensing worker monitoring visits.
Illinois offers classes (education and training) for placement resources' homes to become licensed/certified/approved:
- OtherVaries by county
Parent Studies
Illinois conducts the following types of home studies:
- Relative Care
- Foster Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Parent Care
- Foster- Adopt
- Adoption
Custodial Parent Evaluated Per Reunification
If child has been removed from the parent, Illinois requires a home study evaluation before reunification.
Yes, but not always, depends on situation.
Non-Custodial Parents
Placements with non-custodial parents are not covered under the ICPC if:
- A court does not have evidence before it that such parent is unfit;
- Does not seek such evidence; and
- Does not retain jurisdiction over the child after the court transfers the child.
Proof of Paternity is required:
- Yes : Determined by Sending State Court / placing agency
Regulation 7 Priority Placement
Illinois performs priority placements:
Yes
A court ordered Priority 7 conducted if the child is in a DCF shelter or foster home for substantial period of time.
Wait Time (ICPC Interstate Home Study)
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- 60 days
Wait time to complete Home Study, only (without criminal records check):
- 60 days
Illinois determines the "Date of Receipt" for an interstate home study as:
- Other
Date of home study receipt is when a complete packet is gained by the IL ICPC office from the sending state that meets all ICPC required items/and or IL state law.
Method of requesting, sending, and/or reporting an interstate home study
| Regular Mail | Express Mail | Overnight Mail | Electronic Mail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Send request for a home study to Receiving State | y | |||
| Send request for a home study to Receiving State | y | |||
| Send home study report to Sending State | y |
Criminal Records Checks
Illinois requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:
- Foster Care
- Relative Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Foster-Adopt
- Adoption
- Parent
- Other, specified below
LEADS name /social security/DOB based check except for adoption and foster licensure which also require fingerprint checks FBI and State Police.
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Illinois requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | ||
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Wait Time for Criminal Records Checks
Wait time for fingerprint results are:
Live Scan or other technology
- State: 4-7 days
- Local/County: 4-7 days
Manually - Fingerprint Card
- State: Not Offered
- Local/County: Not Offered
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- 60 days
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Illinois requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | ||
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Verification of Criminal Records Results
- Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
Wait Time - (License/ Certification/ Approval - Education and Training)
Average Length of time it takes for a home to be licensed/approved/certified:
- 3-6 mos.
Length of time a license is valid before renewal required.
- Other: License good for 4 years with minimum 6 month licensing worker monitoring visits.
Illinois offers classes (education and training) for placement resources' homes to become licensed/certified/approved:
- OtherVaries by county
Relative Placements
Illinois conducts the following types of home studies:
- Relative Care
- Foster Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Parent Care
- Foster- Adopt
- Adoption
Relative Home Study
Define Relative
"Relative", for purposes of placement of children for whom the Department is legally responsible, means any person, 21 years of age or over, other than the parent, who:
- is currently related to the child in any of the following ways by blood or adoption: grandparent, sibling, great-grandparent, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, first cousin once removed (children of one’s first cousin to oneself), second cousin (children of first cousins are second cousins to each other), godparent (as defined in this Section), great-uncle, or great-aunt, or
- is the spouse of such a relative, or
- is the child's step-father, step-mother, or adult step-brother or step-sister.
Relative also includes a person related in any of the foregoing ways to a sibling of a child, even though the person is not related to the child, when the child and its sibling are placed together with that person. [20 ILCS 505/7(b)]
Relatives must be licensed:
- No
Proof of Paternity is required:
- Yes : Determined by Sending State Court / placing agency
Illinois considers the following types and degrees of relation as relative placements. Individuals related in the 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree and 4th degree (You may need to refer to your state's consanguinity chart or state statute to determine relations or relative status.)
- 1st Degree (mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter)
- 2nd Degree (grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, first cousin)
- 3rd Degree (great grandmother, great grandfather, great aunt, great uncle, grand-niece, grand nephew, second cousin)
- 4th Degree (great, great-grandmother, great, great-grandfather, great, great aunt, great, great aunt, great, great uncle, great grand-niece, great grand nephew, third cousin)
- Godmother, Godfather
- Other
Regulation 7 Priority Placement
Illinois performs priority placements:
Yes
A court ordered Priority 7 conducted if the child is in a DCF shelter or foster home for substantial period of time.
Wait Time (ICPC Interstate Home Study)
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- 60 days
Wait time to complete Home Study, only (without criminal records check):
- 60 days
Illinois determines the "Date of Receipt" for an interstate home study as:
- Other
Date of home study receipt is when a complete packet is gained by the IL ICPC office from the sending state that meets all ICPC required items/and or IL state law.
Method of requesting, sending, and/or reporting an interstate home study
| Regular Mail | Express Mail | Overnight Mail | Electronic Mail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Send request for a home study to Receiving State | y | |||
| Send request for a home study to Receiving State | y | |||
| Send home study report to Sending State | y |
Criminal Records Checks
Illinois requires criminal background checks for the following home studies:
- Foster Care
- Relative Care
- Relative-Foster Care
- Foster-Adopt
- Adoption
- Parent
- Other, specified below
LEADS name /social security/DOB based check except for adoption and foster licensure which also require fingerprint checks FBI and State Police.
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Illinois requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | ||
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Wait Time for Criminal Records Checks
Wait time for fingerprint results are:
Live Scan or other technology
- State: 4-7 days
- Local/County: 4-7 days
Manually - Fingerprint Card
- State: Not Offered
- Local/County: Not Offered
Average length of time to process and complete a home study with criminal background checks for an interstate placement (Not including completion of education training):
- 60 days
Type of Checks (Crim. & Abuse Neglect Registry)
Illinois requires the following types of criminal background and perpetrator checks (Federal (F), State (S), Local (L), Abuse and Neglect Registry (ANR), Not Required (NR))
| Federal | State | Local | ANR | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Relative | y | y | y | ||
| Relative Foster Care | y | y | y | y | |
| Foster-Adopt | y | y | y | y | |
| Adoption | y | y | y | y | |
| Parent | y | y | y |
Verification of Criminal Records Results
- Actual results/information contained in the Criminal Background
Wait Time - (License/ Certification/ Approval - Education and Training)
Average Length of time it takes for a home to be licensed/approved/certified:
- 3-6 mos.
Length of time a license is valid before renewal required.
- Other: License good for 4 years with minimum 6 month licensing worker monitoring visits.
Illinois offers classes (education and training) for placement resources' homes to become licensed/certified/approved:
- OtherVaries by county
Residential Treatment Centers/Facilities
Before Illinois will approve a child for an interstate placement with an RTF, Certification/verification of acceptance is required from the Residential Treatment Facility (RTF).
- Yes
Residential Placements
A letter of acceptance is required to be included in the RTC referral for ICPC placement.
Supervisory Reports
Illinois Requires face-to-face supervision:
- Once a month
Illinois will provide supervision of an interstate placement:
- Until the ICPC case is closed
Illinois Submits a supervisory report to the Sending State
- Quarterly
Illinois will send a supervision report to:
- The ICPC in the Sending State
Supervision Guidelines
Please see Regulation 11 for supervision requirements under the ICPC (Link provided below):
Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
Home study for adoption conducted prior to Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
- Yes
Home study for relatives conducted prior to Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
- Yes
After TPR, relatives are no longer relatives and a foster care or adoptive home study must be requested.
- Yes
Relative Home Study
Define Relative
"Relative", for purposes of placement of children for whom the Department is legally responsible, means any person, 21 years of age or over, other than the parent, who:
- is currently related to the child in any of the following ways by blood or adoption: grandparent, sibling, great-grandparent, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, first cousin, first cousin once removed (children of one’s first cousin to oneself), second cousin (children of first cousins are second cousins to each other), godparent (as defined in this Section), great-uncle, or great-aunt, or
- is the spouse of such a relative, or
- is the child's step-father, step-mother, or adult step-brother or step-sister.
Relative also includes a person related in any of the foregoing ways to a sibling of a child, even though the person is not related to the child, when the child and its sibling are placed together with that person. [20 ILCS 505/7(b)]
Relatives must be licensed:
- No
Proof of Paternity is required:
- Yes : Determined by Sending State Court / placing agency
Illinois considers the following types and degrees of relation as relative placements. Individuals related in the 1st degree, 2nd degree, 3rd degree and 4th degree (You may need to refer to your state's consanguinity chart or state statute to determine relations or relative status.)
- 1st Degree (mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter)
- 2nd Degree (grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, first cousin)
- 3rd Degree (great grandmother, great grandfather, great aunt, great uncle, grand-niece, grand nephew, second cousin)
- 4th Degree (great, great-grandmother, great, great-grandfather, great, great aunt, great, great aunt, great, great uncle, great grand-niece, great grand nephew, third cousin)
- Godmother, Godfather
- Other
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