Section 635.20 Administration

Section 635

Section 635.20

Administration

a)         Planning for all Maternal and Child Health (MCH) programs,

including family planning services, is the responsibility of the Illinois

Department of Public Health (Department).  The Department will develop a

program plan for maternal and child health services each year which will assess

current needs within the State and provide goals and objectives for improving

the health of mothers and children and for reducing infant mortality.

b)         Highest priority for funding will be given to those areas in

Illinois having high concentrations of low-income or marginal-income families

and underserved areas.  The Department shall fund delegate agencies which will

provide family planning services consistent with the intent of Family Planning

legislation.

c)         The Department will arrange for the provision of family planning

services through agreements with delegate agencies.  Each delegate shall be

required to enter into a written agreement with the Department.

d)         Agencies eligible to apply for funding must be recognized by

the Department, i.e. public or private not-for-profit organizations having

documented capability of administering and providing qualified family planning

services.  Each delegate shall operate according to an approved plan written in

accordance with this Part which is consistent with Federal and State

Regulations (see Section 635.30).

e)         The Department will annually evaluate the need for family

planning services by using inspections, records and reports in order to develop

a statewide plan for the effective and efficient provision of family planning services.

Inspections will involve an on-site review of delegate agencies to ensure that

implementation of program plans, which are required, are consistent with this

Part.