Lucie B. v. Department of Human Services

Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Administrative Review
Citation
Case Number: 
2012 IL App (2d) 101284
Decision Date: 
Thursday, March 1, 2012
District: 
2d Dist.
Division/County: 
Lake Co.
Holding: 
Reversed and remanded.
Justice: 
HUTCHINSON
Mother of adoptive daughter with severe mental illness was denied application for individual care grant. Application included documentation of hospitalization and evaluation for mental health issues, but DHS letter denying application, which was its final administrative decision, made no reference to or factual findings re mental health symptoms. Thus, DHS findings were not specific enough to permit trial court any meaningful review. (JORGENSEN and BOWMAN, concurring.)