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 403.9 DISCIPLINE OF CHILDREN


 

Section 403.9  Discipline of Children

 

The use of discipline in the group home shall be in accordance with the standards set forth in the Department's rulemaking, 89 Ill. Adm. Code 384, Discipline and Behavior Management in Child Care Facilities. The group home shall provide an environment of safety and well being for children in care.  Staff shall not abuse or neglect children and shall provide a safe environment at all times.  No child shall be subjected to corporal punishment, verbal abuse, threats or derogatory remarks about the child or the child's family.

 

(Source:  Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 6054, effective May 1, 2010)