Section 475.25  Screening and Placement

a)         All pregnant offenders shall be screened for eligibility for the Moms and Babies Program.

b)         The offender's master file, criminal history, and medical file shall be reviewed.  Criteria used for consideration of Program eligibility shall include, but not be limited to, the offender's:

1)         Sentence, including factors such as the nature and class of the offense, length of sentence, and sentencing orders.

2)         History of violence, abuse, criminal neglect, sexual offenses, or crimes against children.

3)         Outstanding warrants or detainers.

4)         Court order prohibiting contact with children.

5)         Department of Children and Family Services involvement, including, but not limited to, present or past investigations or cases regarding the offender and her children.

6)         Affiliation with organized crime activities or narcotics trafficking.

7)         Mandatory supervised release date.

8)         Grade, security designation, and escape risk.

9)         Disciplinary history.

10)         Psychological evaluation.

11)         Medical or dental health.

12)         Known enemies or documented offenders from whom the offender is to be kept separate.

c)          If the screening indicates that the offender is eligible for participation in the Program, the offender must:

1)         Complete an application.

2)         Consent to participate in the Program.

d)         Within 30 working days after receipt of the offender's application, the Family Services Administrator shall forward a referral packet that includes the information reviewed, the offender's application and consent, and other pertinent information such as the availability of an emergency contact, offender's criminal history, mental health evaluation, Department of Children and Family Services clearance, and father's consent to the Chief Administrative Officer of the facility operating the Program.

e)         Within 15 work days after receipt of the referral packet, the Chief Administrative Officer shall have the Screening Committee review the application.  The Screening Committee shall be designated by the Deputy Director of Women and Family Services and shall include, but not be limited to:

1)         From the Moms and Babies Program facility:

A)        Assistant Chief Administrative Officer of Programs.

B)        Infant Development Administrator.

C)        Child Development Aide.

D)        Mental Health Professional.

2)         From the facility housing the offender:

A)        Assistant Chief Administrative Officer of Programs.

B)        Family Services Administrator.

C)        Mental Health Professional.

f)         Offenders approved to participate in the Program shall be transferred to a Moms and Babies Unit.

1)         If no space is available in the Program, the offender shall be placed on a wait list.

2)         Offenders who have not been admitted into the Program prior to the delivery of the child shall not be eligible to participate in the Program and shall be removed from the wait list.

g)         Offenders who are not accepted into the Program may grieve the denial in accordance with 20 Ill. Adm. Code 504, Subpart F.