Advocating for Foster Parents Rights
Coady Law provides comprehensive legal services to foster parents. We represent foster parents in administrative hearings before the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS), assist in appealing changes of placement, intervene on behalf of foster parents in juvenile court cases, assist foster parents in obtaining reimbursement of reasonable expenses and attend ACR reviews with families.
Illinois Foster Parent Rights Law
If you are a foster parent in the state of Illinois, you are granted certain rights. Our firm works with foster families to ensure that their rights are being recognized and protected. We have experienced attorneys who are ready to advocate for your legal rights as a foster parent, which include:
- The right to be respected as a member of the child welfare team.
- The right to be given standardized pre-service and ongoing training.
- The right to receive assistance to supportive services for the child.
- The right to timely financial reimbursement for the needs of the child.
- The right to a written understanding of the agency’s placement plan.
- The right to a fair investigation in terms of complaints of foster parents.
- The right to additional information that is relative to the child’s care.
- The right to information concerning a child from the department.
Obligations
Being a foster parent can be a big responsibility when it comes to caring for a foster child, and there are certain obligations that you must follow. As a foster parent, you must provide clear communication and share information about the child’s care with the welfare team. You must also respect the foster child and their family’s confidentiality.
Foster parents are obligated to treat each child with care and respect while keeping accurate records of the child’s history and progress. Our legal team works to provide a safe environment for children in foster care and ensure foster families follow their legal obligations.
