DHS-AREA PROJECT GRANTS Senate SponsorsSen. Mattie Hunter-James F. Clayborne, Jr.-Jacqueline Y. Collins and Frank C. Watson-Kathleen L. Wojcik 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 505/17a-15 newAmends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a program to award grants to area projects to plan, establish, operate, coordinate, and evaluate community services programs. Requires the Department to establish eligibility requirements for grants. Sets forth procedures for grant awards. Effective immediately. 2/4/2004SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter 2/4/2004SenateFirst Reading 2/4/2004SenateReferred to Rules 2/10/2004SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr. 2/10/2004SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 2/17/2004SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Frank C. Watson 2/18/2004SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kathleen L. Wojcik 1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die