HB 2859

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 93rd Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Grandparents As Foster Parents

Abstract

Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that any grandparent of a child whose parents no longer have custody of the child and who is also acting as the foster parent of that child is entitled to full financial assistance for foster care, whether or not the grandparent has been licensed as a foster parent. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to create a support program, including case management services and legal assistance, for grandparents acting as foster parents. Effective July 1, 2003.

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Jan 11, 2005

House

Session Sine Die

Mar 13, 2003

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 10, 2003

House

Fiscal Note Filed

Feb 26, 2003

House

Assigned to Human Services Committee

Feb 21, 2003

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patricia Bailey

House

Referred to Rules Committee

House

First Reading

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