Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Abuse and Neglect
Court entered finding of neglect and adjudicated minor, who was born in Indiana, a ward of the court. Respondent mother was a longtime resident of Illinois, and has 2 children under the care of DCFS. Mother's statement to hospital staff that she recently moved to Indiana, this did not conclusively establish her intent to reside in Indiana permanently, and mother's conduct and other statements contradicted her stated intent. Indiana was not the home state of the minor. Evidence supports court's finding that mother and child have a significant connection with Illinois, and thus court had jurisdiction under UCCJEA (Unform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act) to consider the State's custody petition.(DELORT and CONNORS, concurring.)