The CSP Newsletter is a monthly update on current research relevant to individuals who prescribe psychotropic medication to youth in care in Illinois. We will also share tips for navigating the consent process, new policies affecting the CSP or DCFS youth, and any upcoming DCFS holidays. Please subscribe if you are interested!
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You will now receive monthly updates with the latest information about:
* The medication consent review process,
* Changes in DCFS policy,
* New research,
* Insurance changes,
* And more!
Holiday instructions and contact info
Contact ERC for emergency consents
Holiday |
Day Observed |
Agency |
Labor Day |
Monday, September 5, 2011 |
CSP and DCFS |
Columbus Day |
Monday, October 10, 2011 |
DCFS |
Veteran’s Day |
Friday, November 11, 2011 |
DCFS |
Thanksgiving Day |
Thursday and Friday, |
CSP and DCFS |
Christmas Day |
Monday, December 26, 2011 |
CSP and DCFS |
Christmas Day |
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 |
CSP* |
New Year’s Day |
Monday, January 2, 2012 |
CSP and DCFS |
Martin Luther King Day |
Monday, January 16, 2012 |
CSP and DCFS |
Lincoln’s Birthday |
Monday, February 13, 2012 |
DCFS |
Washington’s Birthday (President’s Day) |
Monday, February 20, 2012 |
DCFS |
Memorial Day |
Monday, May 28, 2012 |
CSP and DCFS |
Independence Day |
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 |
CSP and DCFS |
* Only emergency requests will be processed. Contact the hotline 800-828-2179 for emergencies.
If you have any questions for our staff, please feel free to contact us via phone or email.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday
8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Main Line Phone Number:
312-413-1233
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If an inpatient hospital request needs to be urgently processed outside our business hours, please contact the DCFS Child Intake and Recovery Unit (CIRU).
CIRU Phone Number: 866-828-2179
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