Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Juvenile Law
Abuse and Neglect
One purpose of Juvenile Court Act is to assist parents to correct their parenting flaws while ensuring safety and proper care of children. Problems of cleanliness of home and yard had been corrected by the time DCFS file neglect petition. Court's observation that cleanliness had been recurring problem was speculative and contrary to purpose of the Act. Thus, finding of neglect of seven-year old child reversed and remanded. (Dissent filed.)