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0050-502.10,
Child Protection Hotline
This policy guide outlines the steps to take when a call is received at the Child Protection Hotline.
Issued/Last revised 2/22/2023
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0050-501.25,
Child Protection Hotline (CPH): Referrals Regarding Children and Nonminor Dependents in Out-of-Home Care
This policy guide reviews the process for creating and assigning referrals when suspected abuse, neglect and/or exploitation allegations are received for children or nonminor dependents in out-of-home care, in Licensed Facilities, or on Probation. This policy applies to children that are/are not under DCFS supervision and nonminor dependents under the supervision of DCFS or Probation.
Issued/Last revised 4/22/2021
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0070-529.10,
Assessing Allegations of Physical Abuse
This policy provides an overview for assessing allegations of physical abuse and provides instructions on observing, gathering, and assessing evidence.
Issued/Last revised 10/24/2022
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0070-501.10,
Communication Needs of Non-English Speaking Clients
This policy guide reviews the requirements and responsibilities of providing effective bilingual and interpretive services to serve the needs of the non-English speaking population.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
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0080-505.10,
Transitional Independent Living Planning
This policy guide provides information on Transitional Independent Living Planning, including instruction on how to complete a Transitional Independent Living Plan & Agreement (TILP).
Issued/Last revised 9/26/2025
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0100-502.50,
Family Urgent Response System (FURS)
This policy guide provides information and guidance on the implementation of the Family Urgent Response System (FURS).
Issued/Last revised 12/28/2023
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0100-510.17,
Placing a Child in Out-of-Home Care
This policy provides staff with an overview of how to prepare for the transition of a child into or out of an out-of-home placement.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
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0200-506.10,
Applicant Assessments for the Adoption of Children
This policy guide provides guidance on the adoption process including information to be provided to applicants, and information and guidance on conducting full, abbreviated, and updated adoption assessments.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
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0200-507.35,
Stepparent and Domestic Partner Adoptions
This policy guide provides information on stepparent/domestic partner adoptions, including steps for completing assessments, obtaining consent, what to do when consent is withdrawn or the petitioner withdraws the petition and instructions on preparing the final court report.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
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0300-318.05,
Obtaining Restraining Orders
This is an overview of the different types of restraining orders that can be obtained through Juvenile Dependency Court, Family Law Court, Criminal Court and Civil Court.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
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0300-503.35,
Pre-Release Investigation Report
This policy guide outlines the required actions following a court order for a Pre-Release Investigation Report (PRI) and steps for completing a PRI.
Issued/Last revised 7/29/2015
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0300-503.55,
Protective Custody Warrants
This policy guide provides information and procedures on how to request, recall, and renew a protective custody warrant and instruction on how to complete the DCFS 729, DCFS 729A, and DCFS 729B.
Issued/Last revised 8/11/2020
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0300-301.05,
Filing Petitions
This policy guide specifies the requirements and procedures for preparing and submitting petitions.
Issued/Last revised 9/27/2024
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1200-500.86,
Immigration Options for Undocumented Children and Families
This policy describes programs that may provide immigration relief to undocumented children and families and how to qualify and apply for them.
Issued/Last revised 2/14/2024
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0300-503.94,
Set-On/Walk-On Procedures
This policy guide provides clarification as to which matters are handled as Walk-On requests and which matters require a hearing via a Set-On request. It also distinguishes matters that should be referred to the Court Liaison Section or to Intake and Detention Control (IDC).
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
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0300-308.07,
Time Frames for Submission of Court Reports
This policy guide outlines the time frames for submission of detention and court reports for review and processing in relation to the date of the court hearing.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2014
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0300-503.10,
Writing the Jurisdiction/Disposition Report
This policy guide instructs DCFS staff on how to complete the Jurisdiction/Disposition report.
Issued/Last revised 7/1/2022
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0400-503.10,
Contact Requirements and Exceptions
This policy reviews the face-to-face contact requirements for Emergency Response, Family Maintenance, Family Reunification, and Permanent Placement.
Issued/Last revised 2/22/2023
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0600-530.00,
Public Health Nurses (PHNs): Roles and Responsibilities
This policy guide provides information and instructions on the assignment of Public Health Nurses to referrals and cases.
Issued/Last revised 2/2/2017
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0600-505.20,
Hospitalization of and Discharge Planning for DCFS-Supervised Children
This policy guide provides guidance to staff on how to meet the medical and mental health needs of DCFS-supervised children who require hospitalization. It details how to appropriately assist in the hospitalization, and/or discharge, of a child, including determining the child's placement needs.
Issued/Last revised 3/22/2023
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