# 89 Ill. Adm. Code 301.40: Section 301.40 Legal Authority to Place

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## Section

- **Citation:** 89 Ill. Adm. Code 301.40
- **Heading:** Section 301.40 Legal Authority to Place
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 89 SOCIAL SERVICES / CHAPTER III: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES / Part 301 PLACEMENT AND VISITATION SERVICES / Section 301.40 Legal Authority to Place

## Text

Section 301
Section 301.40  Legal
Authority to Place
a)         The Department shall not place children until it has the
appropriate legal authority to do so.  Such legal authority includes:
1)         temporary protective custody in accordance with the Abused and
Neglected Child Reporting Act [325 ILCS 5];
2)         adoptive surrender or consent to adoption by a specified
person in accordance with the Adoption Act [750 ILCS 50];
3)         custody or guardianship in accordance with the Juvenile Court
Act of 1987 [705 ILCS 405]; or
4)         temporary custody with written consent of the parents or, if
the child is not in the custody of either parent, written consent of the
guardian or custodian of the child, in accordance with the Children and Family
Services Act [20 ILCS 505].  A written consent from a parent, guardian or legal
custodian requesting temporary placement services for his or her children is
known as a voluntary placement agreement.  A voluntary placement agreement may
be entered into for a maximum of 60 days when it is in the best interests of
the children. A voluntary placement agreement requires prior written approval
of the administrator in charge of the Department region or designee.  A
voluntary placement agreement may be renewed for an additional 60 days only
with the prior non-delegable written approval of the administrator in charge of
the Department region.
b)         When placing an Indian child, the Department shall comply with
89 Ill. Adm. Code 307 (Indian Child Welfare Services).

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