Differential Response Program Act, Illinois Senate Bill 807
August 25, 2009 As of January 1, 2010, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will start a differential response pilot to provide services to prevent child abuse and neglect. The differential response pilot was part of the Differential Response Program Act, Senate Bill 807. The differential response program will permit the Illinios Department of Children and Families (DCFS) to respond to allegations of abuse or neglect by assessing families and referring them to tailored services with no risk of child removal. Previously, DCFS was only able to conduct investigations that required a decision to leave or remove . . .
