Availability to All Clients. Clients old enough to have children for whom DCFS is directly providing or purchasing services are to be informed of the availability of family planning services. Part of the counseling provided to parents will include information concerning the availability of family planning and birth control. Family planning information will be provided to youth receiving youth development related services as well as to other children old enough to have children for whom DCFS is legally responsible.
// Family planning services will be made accessible to persons who are hearing impaired or limited/non-English speaking persons through the use of an interpreter or other auxiliary services. Efforts shall be made to accommodate the communication needs of person with other disabilities such as persons with visual impairments who may need written materials read to them or provided in braille.
Approval for Physician or Pharmaceutical Services. When a parent receiving DCFS services is in need of physician or pharmaceutical services related to family planning, and lacks funds and is not eligible for medical assistance from Public Aid, the service plan (CFS 497) should indicate the need. Approval for DCFS payment may be given by the Regional Administrator/Cook County or designee. Refer to procedures 359 for details concerning payment.