2-1-1 services

(20 ILCS 1335/30)     Sec. 30. 2-1-1 services. Only a service provider approved by the lead entity may provide 2-1-1 services. The lead entity shall approve 2-1-1 service providers, after considering all of the following, and such approval shall be contingent upon 2-1-1 service providers continuing to meet minimum qualifications as determined by the lead entity:         (1) the ability of the proposed 2-1-1 service     provider to meet the prevailing national 2-1-1 standards and receive and retain accreditation;         (2) the financial stability and health of the     proposed 2-1-1 service provider;        (3) the community support for the proposed 2-1-1     service provider;        (4) the relationships with other information and     referral services; and        (5) any other criteria as the lead entity deems     appropriate.     The lead entity may remove an approved 2-1-1 service provider for failure to meet minimum qualifications, or for failure to perform activities required in this Act or its contract with the lead entity. (Source: P.A. 104-138, eff. 8-1-25.)