HB 1151 Illinois House · 98th Regular Session

DCFS-PARENT HELPLINE

Summary
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to establish and maintain a statewide central parent helpline to provide advice and referral services to parents in conflict with an out-of-control child. Provides that helpline operators shall be specially trained in parent education and counseling and shall receive adequate instruction on the availability and locations of family counseling services offered by the Department and approved private agencies. Provides that the helpline shall be known as the "Parent Helpline" and its telephone number shall be publicized on the Department's website.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2013
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2013 Last action May 1, 2013
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Mar 22, 2013
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 19, 2013
House · Introduced
Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
Feb 13, 2013
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Feb 1, 2013
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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