Bill > HB3908

This bill provides detailed financial appropriations for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, allocating funds from multiple sources including the General Revenue Fund, DCFS Children's Services Fund, DCFS Special Purposes Trust Fund, and federal funds. The appropriations cover a wide range of services and operational expenses, including personal services, state contributions to social security, contractual services, travel, equipment, and electronic data processing. Key funding areas include child welfare services, child protection, independent living initiatives, foster care and adoption services, family preservation services, and specialized programs like the Youth in Transition Program and Court Appointed Special Advocates. The bill includes specific line items for various administrative and direct service functions, such as targeted case management, legal representation, training, and grants for child advocacy centers. Notable additions include funding for Services Associated with the Foster Care Initiative and SSI Reimbursement. The bill also includes a reappropriation of $100 million from the Build Illinois Bond Fund and an additional $30 million from the DCFS Special Purposes Trust Fund for Level of Care Support Services. The bill requires Governor's written approval for certain expenditures and will take effect on July 1, 2025.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3908&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104