Section 115.520 Program Requirements

Section 115.520  Program Requirements

Maximum emphasis is to be placed

on the needs and requests of the individual with developmental disabilities who

is under consideration to receive host family services.

a)         The CILA agency is responsible for assessing potential host

family caregivers' capabilities to provide appropriate services to individuals

with developmental disabilities.

b)         The CILA agency shall ensure that all host family caregivers

are either employed by or have a signed contract with the licensed CILA agency.

c)         The CILA agency shall ensure that the primary caregiver is at

least 21 years of age.

d)         The CILA agency shall conduct criminal background checks on

all other persons living in the home of the host family who are age 16 or

older.

e)         The CILA agency shall ensure that host family members are not

relatives or guardians of the individuals with developmental disabilities for

whom they provide services.

f)         The CILA agency shall ensure that host families do not also

provide foster care services to children. Waivers may be requested for

long-standing relationships as children age out of DCFS programs. The intent of

such waivers is to provide uninterrupted services to successful, current family

arrangements. Waiver requests will be reviewed through on-site observations and

interviews to determine that both the site and the program meet requirements as

specified in this Part and are in the best interest of the person with

developmental disabilities.  The Department reserves the right to deny any such

waiver requests.

g)         The CILA agency shall ensure that at least one member of the

host family has a current driver's license with a safe driving record; a

vehicle to accommodate the needs of the person with developmental disabilities;

and automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage as required by the

State of Illinois

ilities.  The Department reserves the right to deny any such

waiver requests.

g)         The CILA agency shall ensure that at least one member of the

host family has a current driver's license with a safe driving record; a

vehicle to accommodate the needs of the person with developmental disabilities;

and automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage as required by the

State of Illinois.  This requirement may be waived by the Department if the

family has access to and uses public transportation and public transportation

is appropriate for the individual.

h)         The CILA agency shall ensure that persons under contract as

host family members who engage in additional employment or contract work commit

the resources necessary (including time and energy) to meet the requirements of

this Part in providing services and supports for individuals.  In doing so, the

CILA agency must ensure that:

1)         In situations where the host family encompasses only one

responsible adult, that adult may not engage in additional employment or

contract work without the knowledge of the CILA agency.

2)         In situations where the host family encompasses more than one

responsible adult, the primary caregiver may not engage in additional

employment or contract work without the knowledge of the CILA agency.

3)         The primary caregiver has demonstrated that he or she can be

available in the event an individual unexpectedly requires support, e.g.,

becomes ill, etc.

i)          CILA agencies must ensure that caregivers who provide a

preponderance of care furnish services and supports that ensure the

individual's general welfare.

j)          The CILA agency shall have a plan and arrangements for

providing relief for employees and contractual workers who have responsibility

more than eight consecutive hours or five consecutive days for individuals

receiving CILA services and shall have evidence of implementation of the plan

and arrangements

are furnish services and supports that ensure the

individual's general welfare.

j)          The CILA agency shall have a plan and arrangements for

providing relief for employees and contractual workers who have responsibility

more than eight consecutive hours or five consecutive days for individuals

receiving CILA services and shall have evidence of implementation of the plan

and arrangements.  This plan shall comply with federal and State labor laws and

shall provide recognition of the need for relief in host family model settings.