Illinois HB2599 mandates the Advocacy Office for Children and Families to assign a legal expert to each foster child to guide foster parents through.

HB2599 amends the Children and Family Services Act to require the Advocacy Office for Children and Families to designate an employee with legal knowledge of the foster process for each foster child. This employee will guide foster parents throughout the process and keep them informed of their rights and responsibilities. The bill also creates a private right of action under specified provisions of the Act concerning foster parent rights.

Illinois HB2599 mandates the Advocacy Office for Children and Families to assign a legal expert to each foster child to guide foster parents through.

HB2599 amends the Children and Family Services Act to require the Advocacy Office for Children and Families to designate an employee with legal knowledge of the foster process for each foster child. This employee will guide foster parents throughout the process and keep them informed of their rights and responsibilities. The bill also creates a private right of action under specified provisions of the Act concerning foster parent rights.