2005 Illinois Code - Chapter 20 Executive Branch 20 ILCS 3927/ Council on Responsible Fatherhood Act.
(20 ILCS 3927/1)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2006)
Sec. 1.
Short title.
This Act may be cited as the Council on Responsible
Fatherhood Act.
(Source: P.A. 93‑437, eff. 8‑5‑03.)
(20 ILCS 3927/5)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2006)
Sec. 5.
Purpose.
The purpose of this Act is to promote the recognition
of the importance of the participation of both parents in the lives of their
children. While social policy and practice have often focused on the
difficulties of raising a child in a single‑parent family and have often
created barriers to the involvement of both parents in their child's life, the
purpose of this Act is to promote a social policy and practice that values the
contribution that each parent brings to the family unit.
(Source: P.A. 93‑437, eff. 8‑5‑03.)
(20 ILCS 3927/10)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2006)
Sec. 10.
Fatherhood initiative.
(a) The purpose of this Act shall be implemented through a fatherhood
initiative to be directed by the Council on Responsible Fatherhood created by
this Act.
(b) The goals of the fatherhood initiative are to increase the awareness of
the problems created when a child grows up without the presence of a
responsible father; to identify obstacles that impede or prevent the
involvement of responsible fathers in the lives of their children; to identify
strategies that are successful in overcoming identified obstacles and in
encouraging responsible fatherhood; and to facilitate the transition from
current policies, perceptions, and practices that adversely affect the
participation of fathers in their children's lives to policies, perceptions,
and practices that promote the contributions of responsible fathers. The
fatherhood initiative must promote positive interaction between fathers and
their children. While the emphasis of the program must be on the population of
children whose families have received or are receiving public assistance, the
program may not exclude other populations of children for which the program is
appropriate.
(b) The fatherhood initiative must include, but is not limited to, the
following:
(1) The promotion of public education concerning the
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financial and emotional responsibilities of fatherhood.
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(2) The provision of assistance to men in preparing
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for the legal, financial, and emotional responsibilities of fatherhood.
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(3) The promotion of the establishment of paternity
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upon the birth of a child.
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(4) The encouragement of fathers in fostering an
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emotional connection to children and providing financial support to children.
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(5) The establishment of support mechanisms for
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fathers developing and maintaining relationships with their children.
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(6) The identification and promotion of methods that
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reduce the negative outcomes experienced by children affected by divorce, separation, and disputes concerning custody and visitation.
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(7) The integration of State and local services
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(Source: P.A. 93‑437, eff. 8‑5‑03.)
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(20 ILCS 3927/15)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2006)
Sec. 15.
Council on Responsible Fatherhood.
(a) The Council on Responsible Fatherhood is created to carry out the
purposes, goals, and initiatives of this Act. The Council consists of 21
members appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. Members
appointed by the Governor must be chosen on the basis of their interest in and
experience with children and families. In addition, the Speaker of the House
of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the
President of the Senate, and the Minority Leader of the Senate shall each
appoint one ex officio, non‑voting member. The Governor must choose one member
of the Council to be the Chairperson. A majority of the
members appointed by the Governor constitutes a quorum. Members shall serve
without compensation, but may be reimbursed for their actual expenses in
carrying out their duties as members of the Council. The Department of Human
Services must provide staff support to the Council.
(b) The Council has the following duties:
(1) To develop a comprehensive plan that promotes
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the positive involvement of fathers in their children's lives.
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(2) To evaluate State programs, government policies,
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and community initiatives related to fatherhood and to make recommendations regarding those programs, policies, and initiatives to the Governor and the General Assembly.
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(3) To convene a statewide symposium in order to
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discuss and resolve issues related to responsible fatherhood and the importance of the participation of both parents in their children's lives.
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(4) Subject to appropriation, to develop criteria
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for and to issue requests for proposals for grants for responsible fatherhood projects that are approved by the Council.
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(5) To receive grants, contributions, and other
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funds for the purpose of projects and activities related to responsible fatherhood.
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(6) To submit a report, on or before January 1 of
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each year, to the Governor and the General Assembly concerning its findings and recommendations.
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(Source: P.A. 93‑437, eff. 8‑5‑03.)
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(20 ILCS 3927/20)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2006)
Sec. 20.
Responsible Fatherhood Fund.
Grants, contributions, and other
funds received by the Council on Responsible Fatherhood must be deposited into
the Responsible Fatherhood Fund, a special fund created in the State treasury,
and, subject to appropriation and as directed by the Council may be expended
for the purposes of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 93‑437, eff. 8‑5‑03.)
(20 ILCS 3927/25)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2006)
Sec. 25. Repeal. This Act is repealed on July 1, 2006.
(Source: P.A. 93‑437, eff. 8‑5‑03; 94‑8, eff. 6‑6‑05.)
(20 ILCS 3927/90)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2006)
Sec. 90.
(Amendatory provisions; text omitted).
(Source: P.A. 93‑437, eff. 8‑5‑03; text omitted.)
(20 ILCS 3927/99)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2006)
Sec. 99.
Effective date.
This Act takes effect upon becoming law.
(Source: P.A. 93‑437, eff. 8‑5‑03.)
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