IL HB3512

Requires the Advocacy Office for Children and Families to designate an employee with legal knowledge of the foster process for each foster child to guide foster parents and inform them of their rights and responsibilities.

Establishes that the Advocacy Office shall provide a statewide toll-free telephone number and electronic mail address for filing complaints and obtaining information about child welfare services.

Mandates the Department provide a flyer to all youth entering care describing the Advocacy Office's responsibilities, contact information, and the role of a guardian ad litem, with distribution at every administrative case review.

Creates a private right of action under the Foster Parent Law for specified provisions in paragraphs (6), (7.5), (10), and (11) of Section 1-15.