Key points in DCFS drug-testing program

Key points in DCFS drug-testing program

TESTING: The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services started drug-testing in February all applicants for jobs that deal directly with children, whether at the state agency or with private contractors.
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Child welfare groups concerned about drug testing

Private child-welfare groups in Illinois say pre-employment drug testing is important, but they had concerns about it.

The Department of Children and Family Services started drug testing applicants for agency and private-contractor jobs dealing with children in February. But those tests ended last month because of budget constraints.
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Illinois budget woes mean child-welfare agency ends drug tests for prospective workers