Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 415.80 – Discipline of Youth in Care | Midpage
§ 415.80
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 415.80
Discipline of Youth in Care
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
a) The placing worker shall discuss the importance of using age-appropriate non-corporal discipline that meets the youth in care's identified needs. The discussion shall include information about trauma-based reactive behaviors and shall emphasize the negative effects resulting from using corporal punishment, as well as, the use of derogatory or demeaning language towards the youth in care or family members.
b) Caregivers are prohibited from subjecting the youth in care to corporal punishment, verbal abuse, threats, or derogatory remarks about the youth in care or the youth in care's family.