All Illinois DCFS questions

Can children of different sexes share a bedroom?

When DCFS is involved, it generally requires separate bedrooms, especially for children of the opposite sex.

If DCFS is involved with your family, the agency generally does not want two children sharing a room — especially children of the opposite sex — and will usually expect separate bedrooms.

This comes up in safety plans and in placement decisions, and it can affect whether children are returned to or placed in a home.

If your housing makes that difficult, raise it with your caseworker early and ask what arrangement would satisfy them.

Important: This page is general information about Illinois DCFS procedures, not legal advice. Every case is different. If you can, speak with a qualified Illinois attorney about your specific situation.

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