House Sponsors: DART-FLOWERS-LANG-SCOTT. Short description: DCFS-TRANSITIONAL HOUSING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that shelter care shall include reception and diagnostic centers for minors who are homeless or otherwise under the custody or guardianship of the Department. Provides that the Department shall ensure that a complete evaluation of the minor is conducted to determine the least restrictive setting that serves the minor's best interests. Provides that residential facilities shall include campus-style settings for minors who cannot be served in their own homes and whose needs cannot be met by foster family home services or other similar substitute care arrangements. Provides for the authorization for the development and certification of transitional housing placement program services. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status