# 59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.540: Section 115.540 Department Approval of Host Family Services

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## Section

- **Citation:** 59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.540
- **Heading:** Section 115.540 Department Approval of Host Family Services
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 59 MENTAL HEALTH / CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES / Part 115 STANDARDS AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY-INTEGRATED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS / Section 115.540 Department Approval of Host Family Services

## Text

Section 115
Section 115.540  Department Approval
of Host Family Services
a)         Any CILA agency desiring to provide host family services must
meet the following requirements:
1)         Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the provision of such
services;
2)         Provide shift-staff services under the CILA program for the
past two consecutive years;
3)         Achieve a compliance Level of 1 or 2 during the most recent
CILA licensure survey process.
b)         An interview and record review process may also be used to
determine the ability of the agency to provide host family services.
c)         The CILA agency shall seek and obtain prior Department
approval for all host family arrangements before service implementation.
1)         During this prior approval process, the CILA agency shall
submit materials and information regarding, but not limited to, the following:
A)        Number and characteristics of individuals living in and
routinely visiting (as defined in Section 115.560(b) the residence;
B)        Physical layout and other characteristics of the residence and
the surrounding neighborhood;
C)        Legal address of the residence;
D)        Description of the needs of the individuals to be served;
E)        Personal Plans and Implementation Strategies;
F)         Information as listed in Section 115.590(a)(4) through (a)(9)
and (a)(11); and
G)        Proposed arrangements for relief services.
2)         The CILA agency shall assist the Department as needed in
conducting site visits of each proposed host family residence during the prior
approval process.
d)         Parents, other relatives, and legal guardians may not provide
host family services.
e)         The CILA agency must report to DDD and BALC changes in the
host family arrangements that impact the lives of the individuals with
developmental disabilities
assist the Department as needed in
conducting site visits of each proposed host family residence during the prior
approval process.
d)         Parents, other relatives, and legal guardians may not provide
host family services.
e)         The CILA agency must report to DDD and BALC changes in the
host family arrangements that impact the lives of the individuals with
developmental disabilities.  The CILA agency shall seek and obtain the
Department's approval to continue services in the event of such changes in host
family arrangements subsequent to service implementation.  These changes may
include, but are not limited to:
1)         Movement to a new residential location;
2)         Changes in the makeup of the household;
3)         Changes in the working arrangements of the host family; and
4)         Significant changes in the needs of the individuals with
developmental disabilities.

## Nearby sections

- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.500 Section 115.500  Program Description](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P115_S115_500.md)
- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.510 Section 115.510  Compliance with this Part](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P115_S115_510.md)
- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.520 Section 115.520  Program Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P115_S115_520.md)
- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.530 Section 115.530  Compatibility of Individuals and Host Families](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P115_S115_530.md)
- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.540 Section 115.540  Department Approval of Host Family Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P115_S115_540.md)
- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.550 Section 115.550  Number of Individuals Served in Host Family Settings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P115_S115_550.md)
- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.560 Section 115.560  Number of Individuals Living in Host Family Settings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P115_S115_560.md)
- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.570 Section 115.570  CILA Agency Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P115_S115_570.md)
- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.580 Section 115.580  24-Hour Service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P115_S115_580.md)
- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.590 Section 115.590  Minimum CILA Agency/Caregiver Contract Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P115_S115_590.md)
- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.600 Section 115.600  Relief Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P115_S115_600.md)
- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.610 Section 115.610  Conflicts of interest](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P115_S115_610.md)
- [59 Ill. Adm. Code 115.620 Section 115.620  Quality Assurance Plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T59_P115_S115_620.md)

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