Bill Status of HB 5299   97th General Assembly


Short Description:  DCFS-PARENT HELPLINE

House Sponsors
Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 505/35.6a new

Synopsis As Introduced
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 number shall be publicized on the Department's website.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  2/8/2012HouseFirst Reading
  2/8/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die

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