Bill Status of HB 3732   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  DCFS-FOSTER CARE CASE MANAGMNT

House Sponsors
Rep. Maura Hirschauer-Camille Y. Lilly and Yolonda Morris

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 505/5.48 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to establish and administer a 5-year Biological Foster Care Case Management Pilot Program that provides a framework to prioritize reunifying children with biological parents after an appropriate stabilization period. Provides that under the pilot program, the Department shall develop individualized, time-bound reunification plans that outline steps for returning children to their parents or guardians; and promote case coordination by providing caseworkers with specialized resources to focus exclusively on building relationships with biological families for the child. Provides that program tools and services shall include mental health evaluations, family counseling, and reintegration services. Provides that for each child placed in foster care, the Department shall develop a 2-year plan involving the child, biological parents, and key stakeholders to ensure sustained family stability. Contains provisions on employment and income opportunities for parents and foster youth under the pilot program; and Department reporting requirements.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
  3/18/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  3/18/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
  3/18/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 010-002-000
  3/18/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
  3/19/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/8/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  4/11/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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