POWER OF ATTY-CHILD CUSTODY

Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that, during any investigation of alleged child abuse or neglect that does not result in a placement of the child outside of the child's home, the Department of Children and Family Services shall provide information to the parent or guardian about community service programs that provide respite care, voluntary guardianship, or other support services for families in crisis. Amends the Illinois Power of Attorney Act. Provides that a parent or legal custodian of a child may execute a power of attorney delegating to another person, for a period not to exceed one year (or a longer period in the case of a servicemember), certain powers regarding the care and custody of the child. Contains provisions regarding: the legal effects of the power of attorney; the form of the power of attorney; other laws; and other matters.