AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by the Children and Family Service Act [20 ILCS 505]; the Child Care Act of 1969 [225 ILCS 10]; the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 670 et seq.); 45 CFR 1355 and 45 CFR 1356; the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 [705 ILCS 405]; and the Adoption Act [750 ILCS 50].DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
The right to determine a youth in care's religious affiliation is a residual parental right that remains with a parent after the transfer of legal custody or guardianship. [705 ILCS 405/1-13(13)]