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Lawmakers press DHS to investigate reports of infant 'Zoom' visitation

CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SENATE · December 14, 2020
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Senator Clark told the committee he was told virtual visitation was used with infants up through termination; Director Misha Martin said DCFS allowed virtual visits early in the pandemic but expected in-person visits after June 2020 unless safety or court orders required otherwise and will investigate scope of reported practice.

Sen. Clark told the committee he learned that Zoom visitation had been used "with infants" up through termination of parental rights and called that practice "absurd" for bonding and reunification.

Director Misha Martin said the department allowed and counted virtual visits early…

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