§ 9A-10 — Support Services

(a) The Illinois Department shall provide or pay for child care and other support services, if otherwise unavailable, to enable recipients to participate in or prepare for education, training and employment programs authorized under this Article. The Illinois Department shall provide and pay for such support services in accordance with procedures, standards and rates established by rule. (b) Support services may include: (1) transportation; (2) child care; (3) job search allowance; (4) initial employment expenses; (5) required books, fees, supplies; and (6) required physical examinations and medical services. (c) Participation shall not be required if support services are needed for effective participation but unavailable from the Department or some other reasonably available source. Support services shall be made available to the participant at no cost.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 86-1184; 86-1381; 87-860.)