Section 338.80 The Appeal Process

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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 89 SOCIAL SERVICES › CHAPTER III: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES › Part 338 APPEAL OF FOSTER FAMILY HOME LICENSE DENIALS BY RELATIVE CAREGIVERS › Section 338.80 The Appeal Process

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Section 338

Section 338.80  The Appeal

Process

a)         To begin the appeal process the relative caregiver shall

request in writing that the Department review its decision to deny the

application for license as a foster family home.  The request for a hearing

must be postmarked within 15 calendar days after the date of notice of the

Department's decision to deny the appellant's application for a foster home

license. The request must be submitted to the Department staff person

designated in the written notice.

b)         If the appellant is unable to request an appeal in writing,

the Department or provider agency shall help the appellant put the request in

writing upon request.

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