House Sponsors: MILLER-SCHOENBERG. Short description: DHS-FIRST YEAR AT HOME PROGRAM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that beginning October 1, 2001, the Department of Human Services shall pay monthly to an eligible family an amount equal to 90% of the licensed day care home provider rate, minus any required co-payment, for one parent of a child to stay at home to care for the child during the child's first year rather than place the child in out-of-home care. Provides for an end to the program on December 31, 2004. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status