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APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE,
ON BEHALF OF THE SHERIFF OF DUPAGE COUNTY
AND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
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WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 10 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1, authorize the execution of agreements and implementation of cooperative ventures between public agencies within the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, DCFS has the primary responsibility of protecting children through the investigation of suspected abuse or neglect by parents and other caregivers in a position of trust or authority over the child; and
WHEREAS, the Child Protection Division (CPD) is a specialized component within DCFS tasked with the crucial role of investigations into the alleged abuse or neglect of a child; and
WHEREAS, DCFS Child Protection Specialists (CPS) are required to implement the duties and responsibilities of CPD by assessing immediate safety of children and initiating appropriate levels of protection needed, observing family situations relating to allegations of abuse and neglect, interviewing alleged victims and perpetrators, and placing children in protective custody if necessary; and
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Sheriff's Office is in a unique position to help support CPS as they perform their duties related to home visits, safety assessments, safety and wellbeing checks, taking youth into protective custody, and other responsibilities that require visiting a client's home; and
WHEREAS, DCFS desires to collaborate with the DuPage County Sheriff's Office to enhance safety protocols and measures for CPS when they conduct required home visits, safety assessments, safety and well-being checks, taking youth into protective custody, and other responsibilities which requires visiting a client's home; and
WHEREAS, the County and ...
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