89 Ill. Adm. Code 402.13
Background Inquiry
Section 402
Section 402.13 Background
Inquiry
a) As a condition of issuance or renewal of a license by the
Department, foster parents shall furnish information of:
1) any offenses (other than minor traffic violations) for which
they have been convicted; and
2) the disposition of the convictions.
The Department
shall make a determination concerning the suitability of the foster parents in
working with the child in accordance with this Part and 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385
(Background Checks).
b) Licensed
foster parents shall have access to reliable, legal and safe transportation,
which may include public transportation.
1) All
members of the foster family who transport foster children shall submit to
annual verification of their driver's license, automobile liability insurance,
and driving records.
2) Any
vehicle used to transport foster children shall be equipped with safety
restraints in accordance with Section 4b of the Child Passenger Protection Act
[625 ILCS 25/4b].
3) Any
foster family member transporting foster children shall comply with the child
passenger restraint requirements of the Child Passenger Protection Act and any
other state and local vehicle safety laws or ordinances and shall ensure that
all foster children wear required safety restraints at all times while being
transported.
c) Persons who have been convicted of an offense shall not be
automatically rejected as foster parents unless the offense is one of those
listed in Part 402.Appendix A. Otherwise, the Department shall consider the
following:
1) the type of crime for which the individual was convicted;
2) the number of crimes for which the individual was convicted;
3) the nature of the offenses;
4) the age of the individual at the time of conviction;
5) the length of time that has elapsed since the last conviction;
6) the relationship of the crime and the capacity to care for
children;
7) evidence of rehabilitation; and
8) opinions of community members concerning the individual in
question.