House Sponsors: MOORE-MATHIAS. Short description: PUBLIC AID-FIRST YEAR AT HOME Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall, subject to a specific appropriation for this purpose, operate a First Year at Home Demonstration Program to provide funding for one parent of a newborn infant to stay at home to care for the child during the child's first year rather than place the child in out-of-home care. Sets time limits, payment limits, income eligibility limits, and certain prior work requirements for receiving assistance. Requires the Department to collect certain data on the Program and issue a report to the General Assembly. Provides that the Demonstration Program shall end on December 31, 2004. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status