Illinois Administrative Code › Title 59 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 115 - STANDARDS AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY-INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS › Subpart E - HOST FAMILY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS › Section 115.520 - Program Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
Maximum emphasis is to be placed on the needs and requests of
				  the individual with developmental disabilities who is under consideration to
				  receive host family services.
a) The
				CILA agency is responsible for assessing potential host family caregivers'
				capabilities to provide appropriate services to individuals with developmental
				disabilities.
b) The CILA agency
				shall ensure that all host family caregivers are either employed by or have a
				signed contract with the licensed CILA agency.
c) The CILA agency shall ensure that the
				primary caregiver is at least 21 years of age.
d) The CILA agency shall conduct criminal
				background checks on all other persons living in the home of the host family
				who are age 16 or older.
e) The
				CILA agency shall ensure that host family members are not relatives or
				guardians of the individuals with developmental disabilities for whom they
				provide services.
f) The CILA
				agency shall ensure that host families do not also provide foster care services
				to children. Waivers may be requested for long-standing relationships as
				children age out of DCFS programs. The intent of such waivers is to provide
				uninterrupted services to successful, current family arrangements. Waiver
				requests will be reviewed through on-site observations and interviews to
				determine that both the site and the program meet requirements as specified in
				this Part and are in the best interest of the person with developmental
				disabilities. The Department reserves the right to deny any such waiver
				requests.
g) The CILA agency shall
				ensure that at least one member of the host family has a current driver's
				license with a safe driving record; a vehicle to accommodate the needs of the
				person with developmental disabilities; and automobile insurance with at least
				minimum coverage as required by the State of Illinois. This requirement may be
				waived by the Department if the family has access to and uses public
				transportation and public transportation is appropriate for the
				individual.
h) The CILA agency
				shall ensure that persons under contract as host family members who engage in
				additional employment or contract work commit the resources necessary
				(including time and energy) to meet the requirements of this Part in providing
				services and supports for individuals. In doing so, the CILA agency must ensure
				that:
1) In situations where the host family
				encompasses only one responsible adult, that adult may not engage in additional
				employment or contract work without the knowledge of the CILA agency.
2) In situations where the host family
				encompasses more than one responsible adult, the primary caregiver may not
				engage in additional employment or contract work without the knowledge of the
				CILA agency.
3) The primary
				caregiver has demonstrated that he or she can be available in the event an
				individual unexpectedly requires support, e.g., becomes ill, etc.