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Illinois Emancipation of Minors Act - 750 ILCS 30, Section 3-2.5Legal Research Home > Illinois Lawyer > Emancipation of Minors Act > Illinois Emancipation of Minors Act - 750 ILCS 30, Section 3-2.5 Sponsored LinksHomeless minor. "Homeless minor" means a person at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age who lacks a regular, fixed, and adequate place to live and who desires to participate in a youth transitional housing program. The term includes, but is not limited to, a minor who is sharing the dwelling of another or living in a temporary shelter or who is unable or unwilling to return to the residence of a parent. The term does not include a minor in the custody or under the guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services. No child may be terminated from the custody or guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services for the purpose of obtaining emancipation as a homeless minor. (Source: P.A. 93-105; eff. 7-8-03.) Last modified: April 7, 2006 |