This form contains 115 fields organized into 42 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.

Field Name Type Description
Adoption Liaison/Coordinator
Adoption Liaison/Coordinator Name Text
Please provide the printed name of the Adoption Liaison or Coordinator. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Adoption Liaison/Coordinator Phone Number Text
Please provide the phone number for the Adoption Liaison or Coordinator. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Adoption/Liaison Coordinator Participation Method
by phone Checkbox
Check this box if the Adoption/Liaison Coordinator participated by phone. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
in person Checkbox
Check this box if the Adoption/Liaison Coordinator participated in person. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Agency/DCFS Region, Site and Field
Agency/DCFS Region, Site and Field Text
Please enter the name of the agency, the DCFS region, the site, and the specific field. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Back-up Caregiver Details
Back-up Caregiver Name Text
Enter the full name of the back-up caregiver. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Back-up Caregiver Date of Birth Date
Enter the date of birth for the back-up caregiver. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Back-up Caregiver Address Text
Enter the full residential address of the back-up caregiver. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Back-up Caregiver Phone Number Text
Enter the phone number for the back-up caregiver. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Relationship to Child Text
Enter the back-up caregiver's relationship to the child. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Child Agreement Text
Indicate if the child (if aged 4 or older) agrees to the back-up caregiver. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
CANTS/LEADS Check
CANTS/LEADS Date Date
Provide the date the CANTS/LEADS check was performed.
CANTS/LEADS Results Text
Provide the results of the CANTS/LEADS check.
Caregiver #1 Health Status
Caregiver #1 Health Status Text
Please enter the health status of Caregiver #1. Fill only if 'Caregiver age' is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Caregiver #1 Medical Evaluation Form
Caregiver 1 Evaluation Date Date
Enter the date the medical evaluation form for Caregiver #1 was received and reviewed. Fill only if 'Caregiver #1 Health Status' is not empty.
Depends on: Caregiver #1 Health Status
Caregiver 1 Evaluation Doctor/Clinic Text
Provide the name of the doctor or clinic from which Caregiver #1's medical evaluation form was received. Fill only if 'Caregiver #1 Health Status' is not empty.
Depends on: Caregiver #1 Health Status
Caregiver #2 Health Status
Caregiver #2 Health Status Text
Provide the health status for Caregiver #2. Fill only if 'Caregiver age' is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Caregiver #2 Medical Evaluation Form
Caregiver 2 Medical Evaluation Date Date
Please enter the date when Caregiver #2's medical evaluation form was received and reviewed. Fill only if 'Caregiver #2 Health Status' is not empty.
Depends on: Caregiver #2 Health Status
Caregiver 2 Medical Evaluation Clinic/Doctor Text
Please enter the name of the doctor or clinic that performed Caregiver #2's medical evaluation. Fill only if 'Caregiver #2 Health Status' is not empty.
Depends on: Caregiver #2 Health Status
Caregiver Relationship
Relative Checkbox
Check this box if the current caregiver is a relative.
Non-relative Checkbox
Check this box if the current caregiver is not a relative.
Child Centered Collaterals
Child Centered Collaterals Text
Please provide the names of individuals the child identifies as important, particularly for children aged 4 and older.
Child's Basic Information
Child Name Text
Provide the full name of the child.
Male Checkbox
Check this box if the child's gender is male.
Female Checkbox
Check this box if the child's gender is female.
Date of Birth Date
Enter the child's date of birth.
Child ID Text
Enter the unique identification number for the child.
Child's Contact with Biological Family
Biological Family Contact Details Text
Provide details about the child's contact with their biological family, including who they contact and how frequently.
Child's Special Needs
Child's Special Needs Text
Please describe all special needs of the child.
Concerns about Caregiver or Placement
GAL Concerns Text
Provide details about any concerns the GAL (Guardian ad Litem) has regarding the caregiver or the placement. Fill only if 'Name of current GAL' is filled
Depends on: Current GAL Name
Conference Participation
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the back-up caregiver participated in the conference. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
No Checkbox
Check this box if the back-up caregiver did not participate in the conference. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
In Person Participations Text
Enter the number of times the back-up caregiver participated in the conference in person. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Telephone Participations Text
Enter the number of times the back-up caregiver participated in the conference by telephone. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Current Involvement of Back-up Caregiver
Yes, currently involved Checkbox
Check this box if the back-up caregiver is currently involved with the child. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
No, not currently involved Checkbox
Check this box if the back-up caregiver is not currently involved with the child. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
How Involved Text
Please describe how the back-up caregiver is currently involved with the child. Fill only if 'Yes, currently involved' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes, currently involved
Involvement Frequency Text
Please provide the frequency of the back-up caregiver's involvement with the child. Fill only if 'Yes, currently involved' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes, currently involved
Date Back-up Caregiver Identified
Date Identified Date
Provide the date when the back-up caregiver was identified. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Date of Last Conversation with GAL
Date of Last Conversation with GAL Date
Provide the date of the last conversation with the GAL. This date must be within 6 months of the date the checklist is submitted for review. Fill only if 'Name of current GAL' is filled
Depends on: Current GAL Name
Date of Placement
Date of Placement Date
Provide the date when the placement occurred.
Department of Aging Services Status
Number of Services In Place Text
Enter the number of Department of Aging services currently in place for the caregiver or family member.
Number of Services Needed Text
Enter the number of Department of Aging services needed for the caregiver or family member.
First Caregiver Name and D.O.B.
First Caregiver Name Text
Enter the full name of the first caregiver.
First Caregiver Date of Birth Date
Enter the date of birth for the first caregiver.
Formal Supports
Agency Name Text
Please provide the name of the agency involved. Fill only if 'Formal Supports N/A Reason' is 'No'.
Depends on: Formal Supports N/A Reason
How Involved Text
Please describe how the agency is involved. Fill only if 'Formal Supports N/A Reason' is 'No'.
Depends on: Formal Supports N/A Reason
Formal Supports N/A Reason Text
Please provide a reason if formal supports are not applicable.
Future Care Circumstances Review
Reviewed Circumstances Text
Enter a summary of the circumstances reviewed by the caseworker that may require the back-up caregiver to assume future care of the child. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Review Date Date
Enter the date when the caseworker reviewed the circumstances. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Others Present Text
Enter the names of any other individuals present during the review of circumstances. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Preparedness Details Text
Provide details regarding the back-up caregiver's preparedness to assume their future role. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Future Role/Responsibilities Review
Date of Review Date
Enter the date when the caseworker reviewed the back-up caregiver's future role and responsibilities. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Others Present Text
Provide the names or roles of other individuals who were present during the review of the back-up caregiver's future role and responsibilities. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the back-up caregiver is prepared to assume their future role. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
No Checkbox
Check this box if the back-up caregiver is not prepared to assume their future role. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
General
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Text16 Text
Text17 Text
Text18 Text
Text19 Text
Text20 Text
Text25 Text
Text26 Text
Text27 Text
Text44 Text
Text45 Text
Guardian ad Litem Name
Current GAL Name Text
Please provide the full name of the current Guardian ad Litem.
Home Occupancy Information
Home Occupancy Status Text
Provide the current occupancy status of the home, indicating whether it is rented or owned.
Occupancy Duration Text
Indicate the duration for which the home has been currently occupied. Fill only if 'Home Occupancy Status' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Home Occupancy Status
Home Safety Checklist Details
Home Safety Checklist Completed Checkbox
Check this box if the Home Safety Checklist (CFS 2025) has been completed in accordance with Administrative Procedure #25 for an unlicensed placement. Fill only if 'Unlicensed' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Unlicensed
Checklist Completion Date Date
Enter the date the Home Safety Checklist was completed. Fill only if 'Unlicensed' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Unlicensed
Hotline Contact Information
No Checkbox
Check this box if the hotline has not been contacted about this child in the past 6 months.
Yes Checkbox
Check this box if the hotline has been contacted about this child in the past 6 months.
Unfounded Checkbox
Check this box if the hotline was contacted and the outcome was determined to be 'Unfounded'. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Indicated Checkbox
Check this box if the hotline was contacted and the outcome was determined to be 'Indicated'. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Outcome Text
Provide the outcome of the hotline contact, if applicable. Fill only if 'Yes' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Yes
Household Income
Household Income Amount Number
Enter the annual or monthly household income amount. Fill only if 'Caregiver age' is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Income Verification Method Text
Provide details on how the household income was verified. Fill only if 'Household Income Amount' is not empty.
Depends on: Household Income Amount
Household Member Information
Other Household Members Text
Provide the names and ages of other individuals residing in the home and their relationship to the child.
Informal Supports
Informal Support Provider Text
Enter the name(s) or role(s) of the individual(s) who provide informal support to the caregiver.
Reason for Assistance Text
Explain the reason why informal support is provided to the caregiver. Fill only if 'Not Applicable' is 'No'.
Depends on: Not Applicable
Frequency of Assistance Text
Describe how often the informal support is provided. Fill only if 'Not Applicable' is 'No'.
Depends on: Not Applicable
Not Applicable Text
If informal supports are not applicable, provide a reason or mark this field accordingly.
Licensing Status
Licensed Checkbox
Check this box if the current caregiver or placement is licensed.
Unlicensed Checkbox
Check this box if the current caregiver or placement is unlicensed.
Placement Contact Information
Placement Address Text
Please enter the full street address of the current placement.
Placement Phone Number Text
Please provide the phone number associated with the current placement.
Placement/Permanency Caseworker
Printed Name Text
Please enter the printed name of the Placement/Permanency Caseworker. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Phone Number Text
Please provide the phone number of the Placement/Permanency Caseworker. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Placement/Permanency Supervisor
Supervisor Printed Name Text
Please provide the printed full name of the Placement/Permanency Supervisor. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Supervisor Phone Number Text
Please provide the phone number of the Placement/Permanency Supervisor. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Provided Services
Homemaker Services Details Text
Please provide details regarding homemaker services.
Meals on Wheels Details Text
Please provide details regarding Meals on Wheels services.
Transportation Assistance Details Text
Please provide details regarding transportation assistance services.
Respite Services Details Text
Please provide details regarding respite services.
Other Services Details Text
Please provide details regarding any other services provided.
Reviewer's Assessment
Has Concerns Checkbox
Check this box if the reviewer has concerns regarding the answers reviewed. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Concerns: Living Arrangement Checkbox
Check this box if the reviewer's concerns are specifically about the living arrangement (e.g., housing, finances, health, safety). Fill only if 'Has Concerns' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Has Concerns
Concerns: Back-up Plan Checkbox
Check this box if the reviewer's concerns are specifically about the back-up plan. Fill only if 'Has Concerns' is 'Yes'.
Depends on: Has Concerns
Satisfied with Plans Checkbox
Check this box if the reviewer is satisfied that appropriate plans, including a back-up plan, have been made for the child. Fill only if 'Caregiver's D.O.B.' indicates age is 60 or older
Depends on: First Caregiver Date of Birth, Second Caregiver's Date of Birth
Second Caregiver Name and D.O.B.
Second Caregiver's Name Text
Please provide the full name of the second caregiver.
Second Caregiver's Date of Birth Date
Please provide the date of birth for the second caregiver.
Service Recipient
Caregiver Services Text
Provide details on the Department of Aging services that are in place or needed for the caregiver(s).
Other Family Member Services Text
Provide details on the Department of Aging services that are in place or needed for other family members. Fill only if 'Caregiver Services' is 'No'.
Depends on: Caregiver Services
Services for the Child
Services Currently In Place Text
Enter any services currently in place for the child.
Counseling Services Text
Enter details about counseling services provided for the child.
Occupational Therapy Services Text
Enter details about occupational therapy services provided for the child.
Physical Therapy Services Text
Enter details about physical therapy services provided for the child.
Respite Services Text
Enter details about respite services provided for the child.
Other Services Text
Enter details about any other services provided for the child not listed above.