The Department of Public Social Service computer system to track the flow of participants in the GAIN program.

See "Guardian Ad Litem."

See "Gain Employment Activity and Reporting System."

See "Neglect."

The county foster care financial assistance paid on behalf of children in out-of-home placement who are ineligible for state or federal participation.

See "Out-of-Home Care Facilities."

A one-time- only $50.00 clothing gift certificate issued by Independent Living Program to emancipating youth upon completion of high school.

See "General Relief Ineligible to AFDC-FC."

For the purpose of the adoption home study, procedures initiated on behalf of the applicant, at the applicant’s request, to appeal the Department’s decision when the adoption home study has been denied by DCFS. The Grievance Review Process pamphlet outlines the specific action taken by the Department when the applicant requests a grievance review hearing.

In addition, grievance procedures are in place for foster parents who want to challenge the Department’s decision in regards to their care and supervision of a child(ren). Foster parent’s who want to challenge decisions regarding their license must follow grievance procedures from the State Department of Social Services.

See "Out-of-Home Care Facilities."

See "Legal Guardian."

See "Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)."