Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, pt. 413

Licensing Standards for Host Homes

AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by Section 2.17 and Section 3.6 of the Child Care Act of 1969 [225 ILCS 10]. SOURCE: Adopted at 50 Ill. Reg. 3848, effective February 19, 2026.DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

413.10Purpose 413.20Definitions 413.30Application for License 413.40Application for Renewal of License 413.50Provisions Pertaining to the License 413.60General Requirements for the Host Home 413.70Requirements for Sleeping Arrangements 413.80Nutrition and Meals 413.90Business and Employment of Host Home Parents 413.100Qualifications of Host Home Families 413.110Background Checks and Household Driver Safety Requirements 413.120Health of Host Family 413.130Number and Ages of Children Served 413.140Meeting Basic Needs of Children 413.150Health Care of Host Home Children 413.160Recreation and Leisure Time 413.170Education 413.180Discipline of Host Home Children 413.190Emergency Care of Children 413.200Release of Children 413.210Confidentiality of Information 413.220Records to be Maintained 413.230Licensing Supervision 413.240Severability of This Part 413.APPENDIX ACriminal Convictions that Prevent Licensure 413.APPENDIX BCriminal Convictions/Waivable Bars to Licensure