Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB2088

Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall document reasons for a child's next placement in foster care or with relative caregivers. Provides that each year the Department shall submit a report to the General Assembly which documents: (1) the number of children in Department custody who have been placed in 5 or more placements since their latest removal from home; (2) the specific children who have been moved more than 5 times; and (3) an explanation of the Department's efforts to reduce multiple placements among its wards. Provides that within 30 days after a minor who has experienced multiple placements is again moved to another foster home or the home of a relative, the Department shall conduct an Intensive Administrative Case Review. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 relating to placement of abused, neglected, or dependent minors. Provides that the Department of Children and family Services shall file a report with the court whenever a minor who has experienced multiple placements is moved from a foster home or the approved home of a relative to another foster home or the approved home of a relative. Provides that if the court determines that the minor has not been placed with his or her minor siblings or half-siblings, who are in the custody or guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services, the court may direct the Department of Children and Family Services to make reasonable efforts to arrange for the placement if the court finds that the placement is in the child's best interests unless the placement would be contrary to the child's health, safety, or welfare.

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