Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, pt. 402, app B
Number and Ages of Children Under Age 18 in a Foster Family Home
(Includes family's own children under age 18)
No Child Requires Specialized Care
All Youth in Care Have Same Mother or Same Father
Ages of Children | Regular Foster Home License Number of Children | Expanded Capacity License Number of Children |
Total number | 6 | As needed in order to keep siblings together. |
Age 5 and under | 4 | 4 |
Age 1 and under | 2 | 2 |
Number and Ages of Children Under Age 18 in a Foster Family Home
(Includes family's own children under age 18)
No Child Requires Specialized Care
All Youth in Care Do Not Have Same Mother or Same Father
Ages of Children | Regular Foster Home License Number of Children | Expanded Capacity License Number of Children |
Total number | 6 | As needed |
Age 5 and under | 4 unless an approved waiver | 4 unless an approved waiver |
Age 1 and under | 2 unless an approved waiver | 2 unless an approved waiver |
An Expanded Capacity license may be issued only under the following conditions:
To allow a parenting youth in care to remain with their own child;
To allow siblings to remain together;
To allow a child with an established meaningful relationship with the family to remain with the family; or
To allow a foster family with special training or skills to provide care to a child who has a severe disability.
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, pt. 402, app B