Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89 § 315.235

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 52, December 27, 2024

Section 315.235 - Independence

a) Description

The minor over age 15 will be in substitute care pending independence.

b) Criteria for Selection

Independence may be selected as the permanency goal for a minor over age 15:

1) provided that:

A) goals of return home, adoption, and guardianship have been ruled out; and

B) either an assessment has been made and the child has demonstrated the ability, capability, and willingness to care for him or herself, has become economically self-sufficient and/or is establishing a family of his or her own; or

2) provided that:

A) an assessment has been made that a child who has a physical or mental disability demonstrates the ability, capability and willingness to care for themselves with proper support; and

B) the child demonstrates the ability to achieve and maintain progress towards independence through continued cooperation with the service plan; or

3) provided that the goal of independence has been ordered by the court.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 315.235

Amended at 26 Ill. Reg. 7720, effective May 24, 2002