Success Stories
Minne S.*Our client, Minnie S., was enrolled in Community College and was in need of a personal computer to assist her in her studies. At the time, the Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) as administered by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), did not allow ETV funds to be used for the purchase of a computer. Subsequently, our office filed a service appeal of DCFS’ denial of ETV funds to our client for the purchase of a computer. After a lengthy process, DCFS ultimately agreed to change their policy and allow our clients to use ETV funds for the purchase of personal computers. At present, Minnie is still enrolled in school and is continuing her pursuit of a career in forensic science.
Vanessa B.*Our client, Vanessa B., is living in a self-selected placement in Peoria with her two-year-old son and his father. Vanessa is a tremendous advocate for herself. She located and participated in many services including counseling and various parenting classes/support groups, and is currently enrolled in college for child development. The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) offered Vanessa a Placement Alternative Contract (PAC) after a Child and Youth Investment Team meeting. Through the PAC, DCFS agreed to give Vanessa a monthly stipend, in exchange for her complying with the agreed upon services outlined in the contract. Vanessa gladly upheld her portion of the contract, but after months of Vanessa’s compliance, DCFS would not honor their portion of the PAC. Our office filed a service appeal of DCFS’s failure to provide the PAC payments to Vanessa. Eventually, DCFS conceded on all issues in the service appeal, and Vanessa will receive all of her entitled PAC funds.
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New Policy & Legislation Recently passed laws of interest to those representing disabled adults and abused & neglected children in Illinois. Read more Adult Juvenile |
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OPG Appellate Developments OPG files Amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Camreta v. Greene. Read more Recent Appellate and Supreme Court decisions Read more |