TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES
CHAPTER III: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER e: REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
PART 403 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR GROUP HOMES
SECTION 403.4 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE


 

Section 403.4  Application for License

 

a)         Only a duly licensed child welfare agency may file an application for a group home license.

 

b)         For the application to be considered complete, the following items shall be attached to the application:

 

1)         staffing plan, including job descriptions and qualifications of staff;

 

2)         program plan;

 

3)         operating budget; and

 

4)         a list of persons subject to the background check requirements of 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385, Background Checks, and each person's complete, signed authorization to conduct the background check.

 

c)         A new application shall be filed:

 

1)         when an application for a license has been withdrawn, and the agency seeks to reapply; or

 

2)         when there is a change in:

 

A)        the name of the licensee;

 

B)        the address of the group home;

 

C)        the supervising agency; or

 

3)         not sooner than 12 months after the Department has revoked or refused to renew a license, and a new license is sought.

 

d)         A new application may be submitted at any time when a license, permit or application has been voluntarily surrendered or withdrawn by the applicant.

 

(Source:  Amended at 21 Ill. Reg. 4587, effective April 1, 1997)