Illinois · 104th session
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to prepare adolescents to successfully transition to independence, including transition planning for youth who qualify for a guardian as a person with a disability under the Probate Act of 1975. Requires the Department to establish rules and regulations concerning transition planning for youth aging out of care. Requires the Department to make reasonable efforts to develop an age and developmentally appropriate individualized youth-driven transition plan for each youth in care aged 15 and over to help such youth develop and strengthen those life skills that lead to successful adult living. Sets forth the various subject areas the youth-driven transition plan shall cover. Provides that the Department shall include the youth-driven transition plan in the youth's service plan; and make reasonable efforts to assist the youth in accomplishing the plan, to develop strategies to resolve barriers, and to ensure the youth is aware of any post-case closure supports and services and how to access such supports and services. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. In a provision concerning…
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0107 (2025-08-01)