Illinois HB1872 mandates mental health providers for youth in care, requiring assessments and follow-up visits.
HB1872 amends the Children and Family Services Act to ensure all youth in care receive mental health services. It requires the Department of Children and Family Services to assign a mental health provider to each youth within 30 days of placement. This provider must conduct a well-being assessment and schedule additional follow-up visits until the youth is no longer under the department's custody. These mental health services are to be provided in addition to any care the youth receives from their primary care provider.
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