Illinois SB2054 establishes rights for parents in the child welfare system.
Illinois SB2054, the Child Welfare Disclosure to Parents and Caregivers Act, outlines specific rights for parents receiving services from the Illinois child welfare system. These rights include being treated with dignity, being consulted about placement options, receiving timely visitation, and being provided with their caseworker's supervisor's contact information. The bill also ensures parents are not penalized based on financial means and encourages their participation in service plan development. Effective immediately upon becoming law.
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