DCFS-YOUTH IN CARE-MENTAL HLTH

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Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that, no later than 45 days after a youth in care is removed from the youth's home and placed in the temporary custody or guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services, and every year thereafter, a youth in care shall receive mental health prevention and wellness screenings unless the youth in care is (1) less than 6 months of age; (2) 12 years of age or older and does not consent to receiving mental health services; or (3) a…

Source: OpenStates · fetched June 2, 2025

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Sponsorship · 13 Sponsors

Democrat13Republican0Independent0Other0

D · PrimeStephanie Kifowit
D · CoMichelle Mussman
D · CoAmy Briel
D · CoSue Scherer
D · CoRita Mayfield
D · CoCamille Lilly
D · CoMichael Crawford
D · CoJehan Gordon-Booth
D · CoHarry Benton
D · CoYolanda Morris
D · CoSonya Harper
D · CoMary Canty
D · PrimeSara Feigenholtz

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