Section 225 ILCS 10/16.1 - [Effective 7/1/2026] Child from a foreign state or country; Department of Early Childhood(a) Any day care center, day care home, or group day care home receiving a child for care or supervision from a foreign state or country shall report that child to the Department of Early Childhood in the same manner as is required for reporting other children.(b) A person, agency or organization, other than a licensed child care institution, may not receive a foreign child without prior notice to and approval of the Department of Early Childhood.(c) In all instances the Department of Early Childhood may require a guaranty that a child accepted for care or supervision from a foreign state or country will not become a public charge upon the State of Illinois.(d) Reports to the Department of Early Childhood must be made, as required.Added by P.A. 103-0594,§ 95-10, eff. 7/1/2026.