Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 2603.100 - Clothing, Personal Hygiene, Grooming
a) Introduction
Good personal grooming habits should be considered part of the shelter care program in an effort to enhance morale, self-respect, and health.
b) Minimum Standards
1) Cleanliness
Mechanical washing and drying equipment and cleaning agents must be provided for children's clothing. Cleaning of children's clothing may be contracted.
A) A staff member shall
supervise and instruct children in the operation of machines and proper use of
cleaning aids during the clothes washing process.
B) Outer clothing shall be changed at least
three times weekly.
C)
Underclothing and socks shall be changed daily.
2) Grooming and Personal Hygiene
A) Children without funds shall be provided
necessary equipment and articles to maintain proper grooming and personal
hygiene.
B) Bathing or showering
shall be required at least three times weekly, except as amended by medical
advice in individual cases. Every child shall have the opportunity to bathe or
shower daily.
C) Children shall not
be required to shave.
i) Shaving equipment
shall be made available.
ii)
Females shall be provided with shaving supplies appropriate for personal
hygiene needs.
D) Barber
and beautician services shall be made accessible. Hair shall be kept neat and
clean.
i) There shall be no standard hair
length or style required.
ii)
Sideburns, mustaches, and beards are acceptable.
E) Female children shall be provided articles
for feminine hygiene.
F) When a
child abuses the requirement of neat and clean grooming, the superintendent may
designate grooming standards to be maintained by the child.
Notes
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