SB3251 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to revise procedures for appointing guardians for minors, including setting permanency goals and.
SB3251 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to revise procedures for appointing guardians for minors. It sets out specific factors the court must consider when determining a minor's permanency goal, including the minor's age, emotional and physical condition, and available services. The court must consult with the minor in an age-appropriate manner. If the court selects a permanency goal other than returning home, it must explain why other goals were deemed inappropriate. The bill also modifies procedures for modifying or vacating guardianship orders and reinstating wardship.
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