HB3732 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
DCFS-FOSTER CARE CASE MANAGMNT
Last Action
4/11/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to establish and administer a 5-year Biological Foster Care Case Management Pilot Program that provides a framework to prioritize reunifying children with biological parents after an appropriate stabilization period. Provides that under the pilot program, the Department shall develop individualized, time-bound reunification plans that outline steps for returning children to their parents or guardians; and promote case coordination by providing caseworkers with specialized resources to focus exclusively on building relationships with biological families for the child. Provides that program tools and services shall include mental health evaluations, family counseling, and reintegration services. Provides that for each child placed in foster care, the Department shall develop a 2-year plan involving the child, biological parents, and key stakeholders to ensure sustained family stability. Contains provisions on employment and income opportunities for parents and foster youth under the pilot program; and Department reporting requirements.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/07/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer |
| 2/18/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/18/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/11/2025 | House | Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee |
| 3/18/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer |
| 3/18/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/18/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris |
| 3/18/2025 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 010-002-000 |
| 3/18/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/08/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly |
| 4/11/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |