(a) The Family Service Worker will:

1. (1) Check if the youth has a valid driver’s license and submit required documentation;
2. (2) Advise the youth and foster parents that motor vehicle liability insurance is required before the youth is allowed to operate any specific motor vehicle;

3. (3) Advise the youth and the foster parents that they may submit CFS-389: Application & Agreement to Participate in DCFS Foster Care Driving Insurance Reimbursement Program along with all required documentation which includes:

   1. (A) A copy of the foster parents’ insurance policy listing the youth as an insured driver and delineating the actual additional premium increase; or
   2. (B) A copy of the youth’s insurance policy including the actual cost;
4. (4) Ensure that everyone has completed their part of the CFS-388: Application & Agreement to Participate in DCFS Foster Care Driver’s License Program and CFS-389: Application & Agreement to Participate in DCFS Foster Care Driving Insurance Reimbursement Program, that the original forms are filed in the foster case record, and that the youth and foster parents each have a copy;
5. (5) Ensure that the youth and the foster parents understand the program and answer any questions they may have;
6. (6) Submit the completed CFS-388: Application & Agreement to Participate in DCFS Foster Care Driver’s License Program and CFS-389: Application & Agreement to Participate in DCFS Foster Care Driving Insurance Reimbursement Program to the County Supervisor for review and approval;
7. (7) Ensure that a copy of proof of insurance regarding each specific vehicle is received from the foster parents or the youth, if they own their own car, and filed in the case file before the youth is allowed to operate that motor vehicle;
8. (8) Ensure that the foster parents or youth are reimbursed for the actual amount of additional costs of adding a specific youth to the insurance policy of a specific motor vehicle;
9. (9) Monitor the youth’s driving record for current and continued compliance with all state and Division of Children and Family Services requirements; and
10. (10) Take possession of and hold the youth’s driver’s license, as soon as practical, following any ticketed traffic violation, at-fault motor vehicle accident, or other legal problem involving the youth as a driver, or whenever the youth no longer meets the state’s requirements.

(b) The youth in out-of-home placement will:

1. (1) Sign the CFS-389: Application & Agreement to Participate in DCFS Foster Care Driving Insurance Reimbursement Program;
2. (2) If the youth owns a vehicle, provide the division with proof of insurance covering the youth and his or her specific vehicle;
3. (3) If the youth owns a vehicle, provide the division with documentation of the actual additional cost of insuring the youth when claiming reimbursement;
4. (4) Carry his or her driver’s license when operating any motor vehicle;
5. (5) Follow all state motor vehicle laws;
6. (6) Abide by all division guidelines and program requirements; and
7. (7) Immediately report any traffic ticket received or motor vehicle accident in which they are involved in as a driver to the foster parents or FSW and give their license to the foster parent or FSW until the situation can be reviewed.

(d) The foster parents will:

1. (1) Insure the youth for each specific motor vehicle that he or she will be allowed to operate;
2. (2) Provide the division with proof of insurance covering the youth on each specific vehicle;
3. (3) Provide the division with documentation of the actual additional costs of insuring the youth when claiming reimbursement;
4. (4) Immediately report to the FSW any traffic ticket received by the youth or motor vehicle accident in which they are involved as a driver; and
5. (5) Immediately take possession of the youth’s driver’s license and give it to the FSW as soon as practical, following any ticketed traffic violation or motor vehicle accident involving the youth as a driver.

(e) The division County Supervisor will:

1. (1) Review CFS-388: Application & Agreement to Participate in DCFS Foster Care Driver’s License Program and CFS-389: Application & Agreement to Participate in DCFS Foster Care Driving Insurance Reimbursement Program and supporting documents for completeness;
2. (2) Forward the packet to the Area Director for review and certification; and
3. (3) Notify the Director of the Division of Children and Family Services' office when a youth’s driver’s license has been taken because of a ticketed traffic violation, at-fault motor vehicle accident, or other legal problem involving the youth as a driver so that the youth’s driving privileges can be reviewed.

(f) The division Area Director will:

1. (1) Review the packet, certify its completeness and accuracy, and recommend approval or disapproval;
2. (2) Document the approval or disapproval in CHRIS; and
3. (3) Forward the packet to the central office.