Section  409.10  Purpose

a)         The purpose of this Part is to prescribe the standards for licensure as a Youth Transitional Housing Program and to describe how to apply for such a program license.

b)         The licensing standards set forth in this Part are applicable to Youth Transitional Housing Programs as defined in the Children and Family Services Act [20 ILCS 505/4b] and in the Emancipation of Minors Act [750 ILCS 30].  An individual or organization that operates a Transitional Housing Program only for youth ages 18 and older is exempt from licensing under this Part.