Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

Under which Illinois Act can a parent relinquish an infant no more than 30 days old without consequence?

1. Emancipation of Mature Minors Act

2. Foster Parent Law

3. Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act

4. Illinois Domestic Violence Act

The correct answer is: Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act

In Illinois, a parent can relinquish an infant no more than 30 days old without consequence under the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act. This act allows parents to safely relinquish newborns to designated safe havens, such as hospitals, fire stations, or police stations, within the specified time frame, instead of abandoning them in unsafe places. This law aims to protect the well-being of newborns by providing a safe and legal way for parents to surrender infants they are unable or unwilling to care for. The other options: A. The Emancipation of Mature Minors Act in Illinois allows minors who are at least 16 years old to petition the court for emancipation from their parents or legal guardians. B. There is no specific "Foster Parent Law" in Illinois. The process of becoming a foster parent is governed by the Illinois DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) rules and regulations. D. The Illinois Domestic Violence Act provides legal protection and support services for victims of domestic violence, but it is not directly related to the safe surrender of newborn infants.