Section 315.305  When Reunification Is Inappropriate

If the parents fail to demonstrate reasonable progress in correcting the conditions that led to the removal of the child within the time frames required by the permanency goal of return home that was assigned by the Department and/or the court, the following alternatives to return home shall be discussed with the parents:

a)         voluntary surrender of parental rights for purpose of freeing the child for adoption;

b)         consent to the adoption of the child by a specified person;

c)         involuntary termination of parental rights;

d)         private guardianship;

e)         continuing foster care.

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 14935, effective September 1, 2011)