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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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0070-527.10,
Children Aged Birth to Five
This policy is designed to strengthen existing practice guidelines around engaging, assessing and servicing newborns, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers.
Issued/Last revised 2/28/2024
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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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0070-548.01,
Child and Family Teams
This policy guide provides an overview of the Child and Family Team (CFT) process and provides guidelines for conducting Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTMs).
Issued/Last revised 3/24/2023
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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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0080-505.20,
Health and Education Passport (HEP)
This policy guide provides direction on what information should be included in the CWS/CMS Health and Education Passport (HEP) when a child is being placed or replaced in out-of-home care, when the child is a nonminor dependent (NMD), and when a child’s case is closed.
Issued/Last revised 8/24/2023
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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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0080-505.11,
Independent Living Program
This policy guide provides information regarding the Independent Living Program (ILP). This policy works in conjunction with procedural guides 0080-505.10, Transitional Independent Living Planning and 0100-535.60, Youth Development: The 6-Month Transition Plan, the 90-Day Transition Planning Conference, and Transitioning to Independence.
Issued/Last revised 9/26/2025
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0100-535.25,
Extended Foster Care (EFC) Program
This procedural guide covers the general provisions of the Extended Foster Care program.
Issued/Last revised 8/12/2025
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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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