AUTHORITY: Authorized by and implementing the Children's Mental Health Act of 2003 [405 ILCS 49] and Section 5-5.23 of the Illinois Public Aid Code [305 ILCS 5/5-5.23].DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
a) Children in psychiatric crisis who are believed to be in need of admission to an inpatient psychiatric facility and for whom public payment for the admission may be sought must be referred to CARES.
b) If determined to be appropriate, CARES shall refer the child to a SASS agent.
c) The SASS agent shall screen and assess the mental health needs of the child.