1. a) Only a duly licensed child welfare agency may file an application for a group home license.

2. b) For the application to be considered complete, the following items shall be attached to the application:

   1. 1) staffing plan, including job descriptions and qualifications of staff;
   2. 2) program plan;
   3. 3) operating budget; and
   4. 4) a list of persons subject to the background check requirements of 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385, Background Checks, and each person's complete, signed authorization to conduct the background check.

3. c) A new application shall be filed:

   1. 1) when an application for a license has been withdrawn, and the agency seeks to reapply; or

   2. 2) when there is a change in:

      1. A) the name of the licensee;
      2. B) the address of the group home;
      3. C) the supervising agency; or
   3. 3) not sooner than 12 months after the Department has revoked or refused to renew a license, and a new license is sought.
4. d) A new application may be submitted at any time when a license, permit or application has been voluntarily surrendered or withdrawn by the applicant.

(Source: Amended at 21 Ill. Reg. 4587, effective April 1, 1997)