20 ILCS 545/1
Short title
Short title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois Youth in Care Timely Provision of Essential Care Act.(Source: P.A. 103-273, eff. 1-1-24.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 545 — Illinois Youth in Care Timely Provision of Essential Care Act.
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20 ILCS 545/5
Findings
Findings. The General Assembly finds that: (1) From 2013 to 2018 more than 500 in-state residential treatment beds were eliminated for youth in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services with serious and ongoing mental health needs. (2) Development of evidence-based alternatives to residential treatment…
20 ILCS 545/10
Improving access to residential treatment, evidence-based alternatives to residential treatment, and specialized foster care
Improving access to residential treatment, evidence-based alternatives to residential treatment, and specialized foster care. The Department of Children and Family Services shall develop a written, strategic plan that comprehensively addresses improving timely access to quality in-state residential treatment, evidence-…
20 ILCS 545/15
Implementation
Implementation. The strategic plan developed by the Department of Children and Family Services shall be finalized and made public no later than one year after the effective date of this Act. The strategic plan shall be revised within 6 months after the rate study required under Section 35.11 of the Children and Family…