Section 102.66  Suitability of Home

a)         The Department is required to consider the suitability of the home of a child in a family receiving financial assistance in relation to the standards of care and health fixed by the laws of the state (Section 4 of the "Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act", Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 23, par. 2054)) and by rules and regulations of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (89 Ill. Adm. Code 302:  Subpart B). If Department staff determine that the home of a child in a family receiving financial assistance does not appear to be suitable, such person shall file a report with the Department of Children and Family Services as required by the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.

b)         This reporting requirement applies to all Department staff.  This includes income maintenance and any other staff who determine that a child with whom they have had contact in a working capacity resides in a home that is unsuitable.

(Source:  Added at 9 Ill. Reg. 327, effective December 31, 1984)