House Sponsors: CURRIE. Short description: DCFS-ACCREDITED CHILD WELFARE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Creates a requirement for child care institutions, group homes, maternity centers, youth emergency shelters, secure child care facilities, and child welfare agencies that contract with the Department to provide child welfare services to be accredited by an agency approved by the Department. Sets dates by which the various institutions must be accredited. Extends the license requirements to group day care homes. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status