Section 302.540  Time Frames

a)         The provision of intensive family preservation services to a family is limited to ninety (90) days.  Extension of services beyond the 90-days period may be negotiated in exceptional situations on a case by case basis.  However, no more than two 30-day extensions will be granted.

b)         A 30-day extension will be granted when in the judgment of the provider and the Department:

1)         a family will be able to meet the goals and objectives of the services plan within an additional 30 days; and

2)         the child's safety will not be jeopardized by remaining at home during the 30-day extension.

(Source:  Added at 14 Ill. Reg. 19010, effective November 15, 1990)