MONDAY REPORT

March 24, 2003

SPECIAL NOTE:  Copyright 2003. The Monday Report is produced each week as a benefit to the member agencies of the Child Care Association. Please protect this membership benefit - DO NOT copy and distribute this report to agencies/staff that are not members of CCA. Thank you for your cooperation.

CHILD WELFARE.. 2

DCFS DIRECTOR RESIGNS.. 2

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RULES IN THE ILLINOIS REGISTER.. 2

�     Sex Offender Registration Act 2

�     Sex Offender and Child Murderer Community Notification Law.. 2

�     Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. 2

�     Medical Assistance Programs. 2

�     Children�s Health Insurance Program.. 3

CWAC FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION REPORT.. 3

�     Changes in Family First downstate programs: 4

�     Medicaid Recovery: 4

�     Multiyear Contract Estimates: 4

�     FY�04 Contracts: 4

�     May and June Reconciliations for Current Funding: 5

�     RSN: 5

DCFS TRAINING UPDATE.. 5

CWAC SED MEETING.. 5

�     Outcomes. 5

�     SOC.. 5

�     ILO/Bedholds. 6

�     Wards with Sexually Problematic Behaviors. 6

�     UIR.. 6

�     Analysis of Highly Complex Wards. 6

GENERAL.. 6

CCAI SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING.. 6

�     Generating Excitement for Quality. 6

�     Communicating Success. 6

�     Advocating for Change. 7

�     CCAI Advocacy Days. 7

�     Accountability in Child Welfare. 7

CCAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING UPDATE.. 7

STATE FISCAL RELIEF FROM THE FEDERAL BUDGET.. 8

WHITE HOUSE FAITH BASED AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVE CONFERENCE.. 8

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS.. 9

�     The MILL receives COA Accreditation. 9

UPCOMING EVENTS.. 9

DOWNSTATE PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACTORS WORKGROUP.. 9

SAVE THESE DATES � MAY 6 & 7, 2003 � TAKING QUALITY TO THE NEXT LEVEL.. 9

JEWISH CHILDREN�S BUREAU HOSTING SPRING CONFERENCE ON TRAUMA AND THE BRAIN:  Effects and Solutions   10

CALENDAR.. 10

DCFS DIRECTOR RESIGNS

DCFS Director, Jess McDonald informed us Friday that he submitted his resignation to the Governor, effective April 30. We will keep you posted on any new information we obtain and verify regarding the new DCFS Director.

Governor Blagojevich issued the following press release on March 21:

            �Today, Jess McDonald resigned as Director of the Department of Children and Family Services. His resignation will be effective April 30.

During his nine-year tenure, Mr. McDonald made substantial contributions toward improving our state�s child welfare system. Today, however, DCFS is facing new challenges, which require reevaluation and a new approach to help address them.

In February, a special task force was appointed to conduct a top-to-bottom review of DCFS and the effectiveness of its policies and programs in addressing child welfare needs.

By mid-April, the task force will produce a report of its findings and a new leadership team for DCFS will be announced." (MB)

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RULES IN THE ILLINOIS REGISTER

To obtain a complete copy of these proposed amendments, you can go online to www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Click on Departments, click on Index, click on Archived Illinois Register and it�s Issue 11, March 14, 2003, Pages 4436 � 4819 or you can call the CCAI office and ask Barb Oldani to fax or mail them to you.

�      Sex Offender Registration Act

This amendment will update procedures and policies relating to the implementation of the Sex Offender Registration Act. Comments are due by April 28, 2003 and must be in writing to Mr. James W. Redlich, Chief Legal Counsel, Illinois State Police, 124 E. Adams Street, Room 102, P.O. Box 19461, Springfield, IL 62794-9461.

�      Sex Offender and Child Murderer Community Notification Law

This amendment will update procedures and policies relating to the implementation of the Sex Offender and child Murderer Community Notification Law. Comments are due by April 28, 2003 and must be in writing to Mr. James W. Redlich, Chief Legal Counsel, Illinois State Police, 124 E. Adams Street, Room 102, P.O. Box 19461, Springfield, IL 62794-9461.

�      Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

These amendments remove language about the discontinued Targeted Work Initiative (TWI) Program and update language to reflect current policy concerning the Teen Parent Services (TPS) Program. Effective date of amendments: February 28, 2003. Information and questions regarding these adopted amendments shall be director to Karl Menninger, Acting Chief, Bureau of Administrative Rules and Procedures, Department of Human Services, 100 South Grand Avenue East, 3^rd Floor Harris Building, Springfield, IL 62762, (217) 785-9772.

�      Medical Assistance Programs

These amendments establish eligibility standards for the KidCare Parent Coverage Waiver program, which has been approved by the federal Department of Health and Human Services. Under this program, which is designed to assist families with obtaining coverage for necessary medical services, the income eligibility standard for a parent or another adult caretaker relative who is 19 years of age or older is being increased to 49 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. For families with children that meet the new income standard, the parent/caretaker relative will be eligible for coverage under the Department�s Medical Assistance Program.

This waiver will also affect the Children�s Health Insurance Program by allowing federal matching funds at 50 percent for KidCare Rebate. Currently, no federal match is provided to the State under KidCare Rebate.

Related amendments concerning the KidCare Parent Coverage Waiver are also being added at 89 Ill. Adm. Code 122 and 89 Ill. Adm Code 140.

Information and questions regarding these adopted amendments shall be directed to Joanne Scattoloni, Office of the General Counsel, Rules Section, Illinois Department of Public Aid, 201 South Grand Avenue East, Third Floor, Springfield, IL 62763-0002 (217) 524-0081.

�      Children�s Health Insurance Program

These amendments relate to companion amendments establishing the KidCare Parent Coverage Waiver, which has been approved by the federal Department of Health and Human Services. Under this program, which is designed to assist families with obtaining coverage for necessary medical services, the income eligibility standard for a parent or another adult caretaker relative who is 19 years of age or older is being increased to 49 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. For families with parents or caretaker relatives that meet the new income standard, the parent/caretaker relative will be eligible for coverage under the Department�s Medical Assistance Program.

This waiver will also affect the Children�s Health Insurance Program by allowing federal matching funds at 50 percent for KidCare Rebate. Currently, no federal match is provided to the State under KidCare Rebate. Specific changes to Part 125 include:

- permitting families with incomes between 133 percent and 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Level with qualifying insurance to choose to receive either KidCare Rebate or KidCare Health Plan;

- the continuation of benefits during KidCare Rebate appeals if the family files a timely appeal; and

- eliminating the three-month period of non-eligibility when a family voluntarily drops it health insurance without good cause.

The Department is also adding related amendments at 89 Ill. Adm. Code 120 and 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.

Information and questions regarding these adopted amendments shall be director to Joanne Scattoloni, Office of the General Counsel, Rules Section, Illinois Department of Public Aid, 201 South Grand Avenue East, Third Floor, Springfield, IL 62763-0002 (217) 524-0081.

CWAC FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION REPORT

FAS met in Lisle on March 19. New Deputy Director of Support Services was introduced. Barbara Piwowarski will replace Roy Miller in the next few weeks.

Topics discussed:

�      Changes in Family First downstate programs:

DCFS is proposing a change in program models for Family preservation contracts downstate. The approach would move most family first/preservation contracts into a new Intact model. The model involves a flat, graduated case rate per case ($800 first month, $600 for 11 months, $400 for 13^th-17^th months and $320 for 18th months.) Caseload ratios are 12:1. DCFS has found this model to be effective for clients in Cook and an effective way for agencies to gear realistic services within a realistic budget.  The placement rate for Cook under this model is 6.6% while the placement rate for Downstate family preservation programs is 8.5%. DCFS understands there may be differences in the way services need to be delivered downstate, both because of geographic differences as well as the level of court involvement. A work group of FAS will work with DCFS to refine the program plan and payment rate before this is finalized. Draft copy of the proposed contract program plan is available by contacting the CCAI Springfield office. Upon review, members can e-mail comments and questions to Marge Berglind ([email protected].)

�      Medicaid Recovery:

DCFS has submitted a proposal to the Governor�s office for maximizing recovery of Medicaid. Adjustments to the current claiming methodology and incentives given to private providers potentially increases the Medicaid claim. The percent of DCFS wards that are Medicaid eligible is about 98% while the percent of wards that are IV-E eligible is 74%. The IV-E is the main source of revenue for the Children�s Services Fund, used to finance DCFS services. Case management opportunities provides opportunities to maximize the Medicaid claiming, and enlisting providers into Medicaid certification standards qualifies state spending for federal recoveries.

The enhanced claiming would include raising Counseling rates to be equal to those paid by DHS. DCFS plans to increase the number of Medicaid providers by 20% in order to generate higher federal reimbursements. Specialized foster care would again be Medicaid-eligible, with expectations for all providers to become Medicaid certified. In Residential, a reassessment of the portion of the rate that is Medicaid-eligible will be performed. Potential may also exist in other client and family-based service areas to maximize claiming. 

DCFS will continue to refine the proposal and work out implementation steps. Legislation may be introduced to secure necessary transfers in use of the federal funds to stabilize the Children�s Services Fund. We will keep member apprised of any legislation, as well as the ongoing discussions with DCFS.

�      Multiyear Contract Estimates:

DCFS staff shared their proposals for moving to multiyear schedules for contract amounts. There would be an estimated annual amount identified for a three-year cycle.  This would create some DCFS efficiencies and clearly identify for agencies their funding estimates. The FAS expressed support for the concept. DCFS staff will continue to work on implementation.

�      FY�04 Contracts:

DCFS hopes to have contracts on-line by July 1. However, the final budget will be contingent on General Assembly approval following the Governor�s budget address. If there are delays in the budget agreements, this could hold up processing.

�      May and June Reconciliations for Current Funding:

Programs that receive the current funding for substitute care can expect funding at the 75% level in May and June. This will allow DCFS to perform the annual reconciliation. There have been improvements in the rolling reconciliation over the year, so DCFS may be able to modify the plan if the receivables line looks good as of April. However, at this point, we advise agencies to plan for the 75% level.

�      RSN:

The group discussed the details of the RSN financing. Part of the challenge will be identifying sources of funds that can be redeployed. The amount of funds spent on Bedholds in Residential for runaways is significant. This is a possible source of revenue for strengthening residential services and rates.  Bedholds for all agencies will be eliminated. As the RSN is developed and the Tier I agencies work on the final program, there will be some recognition of the need for periodic hospitalizations and protection of the slot. However, there would be significant restrictions of bedholds as we know it today. When bedholds are eliminated, agencies will be under no requirement to accept the child back. They will be free to pursue other purchasers for the slot. (MB)

DCFS TRAINING UPDATE

Mark Testa has asked us to share with members that effective 3/12/03 leadership of the Title IV-E Training Waiver has transitioned fully to the Children and Family Research Center of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.  Jennifer Bradburn and Stacey Champagne will assume all administrative responsibilities for this project.  Please direct all programmatic/training issues to Jennifer Bradburn at 312-328-2853.  Issues surrounding the evaluation, team assignment or team changes should be directed to Stacey Champagne at 312-641-2505 ext. 20.

DCFS have called to our attention the fact that agency staff is sometimes leaving blank a critical part of the registration form for Enhanced and Foundation Training. The region/site/field section must be completely filled in on the form or agencies risk delay in registration and reservation of slots. (MB)

CWAC SED MEETING

The main points were:

�      Outcomes

The outcomes group is recommending quarterly review of progress instead or two times annually.  This will increase the reliability of the data and benefit everyone. The outcomes work group is being combined with the utilization review work group.  The first meeting for combined group is in May.

�      SOC

The Department is collecting information for a SOC mid-year analysis - the analysis is designed to look at kids referred, accepted, and provided treatment versus kids referred but not accepted. Then, the analysis will examine how both populations did regarding  disruption.  There is an indication that the profiles of these populations vary considerably across LANS.  A foster parent survey was also sent out to measure satisfaction specifically regarding SOC services.  The SOC steering committee will review the results of the evaluation and surveys in a few weeks; the data will then drive modifications in the program plan for FY 04.

�      ILO/Bedholds

: The latest problem in the ILO world is the new case management policy that replaced the bedhold policy.  Providers apparently interpret the new policy differently.  Mary Shahbazian said she would contact Mary Sue Morsch to discuss further.

�      Wards with Sexually Problematic Behaviors

Robin McGinnis reported that a new screening tool for assessing sexual behavior problems is about to be rolled out, the new standards are almost ready to be distributed and the training protocol is also close to being finished.

�      UIR

The website to document UIRs is ready for beta-testing the week of March 24th by provider members of the UIR workgroup.  The main issues that need to be resolved are (1) how supervisory approval will be completed prior to distribution of the UIR to other parties and (2) defining moderately serious and severely serious types of incidents.  The beta-testing is expected to resolve these issues.  The eventual goal of the system is to eliminate UIR paper documentation submitted to the Department.

�      Analysis of Highly Complex Wards

Dr. Ron and Dr. Christine Davidson (UIC) completed a preliminary analysis of wards "who present critical management challenges for the Illinois child welfare system. ï¿½  The population consists of wards with high psychiatric hospitalization rates and wards with the highest number of placement changes.  The clinical profile of wards admitted to the CARTS program were evaluated further.  The purpose of the data collection is to clearly define the characteristics of these extremely compromised wards and structure a productive discussion about improving placement stability and treatment services.

Next meeting:  May 16th, from 10 - 12 at Lawrence Hall. (We thank DeAnn Muhlbaurer of DCFS for the notes from this meeting. (MB)

CCAI SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The CCAI Spring Membership meeting drew more than 110 participants to Hickory Ridge Conference Center in Lisle on March 20. Topics included:

�      Generating Excitement for Quality

Consultant Fotena Zirps shared her ideas about generating commitment and excitement for creating services of quality. The accountability strategy starts with the executive level and includes mission, vision, planning, program specification, target setting, measurement, risk management and quality improvement and assurance. Generating excitement for working towards quality and upholding accountability takes great leaders who can build and sustain staff and board excitement. Illinois and CCAI have a unique opportunity right now to work on a public-private partnership for creating a system of quality and accountability that uses national standards and creative ideas. It will take much discipline and collaboration to build this system.

�      Communicating Success

CCAI Communications consultant,  David Ormsby shared the CCAI Communications strategy: to leverage the association�s public relations activities in behalf of its public policy agenda in Springfield and the broader interests of CCAI agency members. It will reinforce CCAI legislative efforts aimed at the state public policy community and support member agency communications directed to their local community.  A survey of CCAI agency websites showed few agencies are highlighting concrete examples of success stories with clients. These successes must highlight the difference the agency made to the client or how the agency services helped move the client forward. A template for a success story, as well as a client success story outline and interview questions were presented.

�      Advocating for Change

CCAI Staff presented the current CCAI Advocacy Agenda. Current bills of most concern are SB 73 and SB 226. Full information on these bills has been shared in e-mails to the CCAI Membership. The policy committee is to be commended for helping CCAI staff track and review several hundred bills that could have potential impact on CCAI clients or agencies. Jan Schoening and Barb Oldani of the staff are to be commended for reviewing changes and preparing the tracking charts each week.

�      CCAI Advocacy Days

Mark calendars for the week of April 21-25. CCAI members are asked to pay a visit to state senators and representatives the week of April 21, while the General Assembly is on spring break and in the home district. Officials can also be invited to agency offices, program sites, group homes, day care centers or foster homes. Members should share the CCAI Advocacy Agenda, share concerns about the state budget, share stories of the impacts of potential budget cuts and then report results to CCAI for tracking and aggregate use.

�      Accountability in Child Welfare

President/CEO Marge Berglind discussed the CCAI Accountability Proposal. There is wide support for the principles of the proposal, although there are a few members who object to certain features. The current environment is one that is reviewing child welfare under a microscope. This will continue for some time to come. As agencies in Illinois that provide 80% of direct child welfare services, we share in the responsibility for what is still deficient in our child welfare system, and we share the credit for what has been accomplished. We must take the leadership on brining further improvement and refinement to the child welfare system in Illinois. We have to stand for accountability and being open to scrutiny. If we suggest new and creative ways for such accountability we can be work towards a system that assures we�re looking for the right things. We will continue to work with QA experts such as Fotena Zirps to carve out a new way of looking at, reviewing and measuring the effectiveness of our services.  Marge encouraged CCAI members who have questions or disagreements with elements of the proposal to put those in writing and e-mail to CCAI. We can then assure their concerns are reviewed as we work on these issues.

If you missed this Membership Meeting, you missed a lot!!! Handouts from the presentations can be obtained by contacting the CCAI office or going to the CCAI website. Mark your calendars now for the June Membership and Annual Meeting, June 4 and 5 the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois. (MB)

CCAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING UPDATE

The CCAI Board of Directors met in Lisle on March 19. At the board meeting, directors:

Reviewed elements of policy manual pertaining to Executive Limitations

Reviewed current financial statements of CCAI�we are in sound shape

Discussed protocols and procedures for decision-making according to the Policy Governance model of CCAI

Appointed a Board Development Group to develop a board self-assessment, board member expectations list and orientation program

Recommended changes to current by-laws regarding Board of Directors

            �The board will consist of 12 members with rotating terms of 3 years each, plus the

Chair and Ex-Officio (immediate past chair.) Board members may be elected for two

consecutive, three-year terms.�

�        These recommendations will be voted on by the full membership during the Annual Meeting in June.  Watch the mail in May for full notice of the recommended changes, along with proxy information. (MB)

STATE FISCAL RELIEF FROM THE FEDERAL BUDGET

In order to protect against cuts in state and local assistance for children�s health and social services, bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the Congress to help states with their current budget crisis.  S. 138/H.R. 846, the State Fiscal Relief Act, would provide if enacted $10 billion for the federal share of Medicaid and $10 billion for the Social Services Block Grant.  The bills were introduced in the Senate by Sens. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Ben Nelson (D-NE), Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Gordon Smith (R-OR) and in the House by Rep. Peter King (R-NY) and 116 bipartisan colleagues.  The STATES AMENDMENT (as it has been called) was to be offered on the Senate floor last week.   CCAI received an alert to contact Senator Fitzgerald�s office and asked him to support this state fiscal relief amendment. 

With a vote of 80 to 19, the Senate voted last week to approve the States Amendment, the Short Term Aid to Enhance States� Security, to the FY 2004 budget resolution.  Offered by Senators Jay Rockefeller and Susan Collins, this amendment sent a clear signal that members of the Senate support no less than $30 billion over 18 months in federal fiscal relief to states, including half for Medicaid.  The contacts made by the children�s organizations made a tremendous difference in ensuring this successful vote.  Now the Senate Finance Committee must include this state fiscal relief to any economic growth package or tax bill that the Senate considers in the weeks ahead.  From a chart developed by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, they did a preliminary estimate of how the $30 billion would be distributed to the states over 18 months.  Illinois would receive $531,900,000 in increased Medicaid funding and $543,600,000 in Temporary Fiscal Relief Grant.  The following policies would be in effect for the period April 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004: Medicaid matching rates would be held harmless, so that the state would use the higher of the current fiscal year�s or the prior fiscal year�s rate.  In addition, each state�s Medicaid matching rate would be increased by 3.73 points.   (JMS)

WHITE HOUSE FAITH BASED AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVE CONFERENCE

One of the White House Faith Based and Community Initiative Conferences was held in Chicago on March 14, 2003 and over 1500 people attended.  It was reported that over 7000 people had attended the five conferences that had been organized and held throughout the country. The purpose of the conference was to provide participants with information about the Federal funding process, available funding opportunities, the requirements that come with the receipt of Federal funds and some of the practices that were implemented from current funded organizations.  The conference was targeted to those small faith based organizations that have not received any type of federal funding in the past.  Participants were informed of the different types of federal grants � discretionary and formula or block grants. The Initiative is being promoted by the U.S. Departments of Justice, Agriculture, Labor, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Education and the Agency for International Development.

The White House Office has put together a list of more than 100 Federal programs that an organization may be interested in.  Agencies can use this list as a beginning point to find out more about specific program.  This list is available at the Faith Based Initiative web site: www.fbci.gov.  The web site also offers some guidelines on the legal requirements that can come along with Federal funding.  What are some of the �do�s� and �don�ts� connected with federal funding. 

Assistance may also be available from one of nearly two dozen organizations funded by the Department of Health and Human Services� Compassion Capital Fund.  These organizations help small faith-based and community groups learn more about the Federal grant process.  They also help with other challenges such as training volunteers and staff or expanding the reach of the services they provide.  An agency can learn more about the Compassion Capital Fund and the organizations it funds at www.hhs.gov/fbci.  (JMS)

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

�      The MILL receives COA Accreditation

The MILL recently completed the COA Accreditation process successfully. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them on becoming COA accredited.

DOWNSTATE PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACTORS WORKGROUP

The Downstate Performance Based Contractors Workgroup will meet from 1 � 3 p.m. on March 27^th at the DCFS office located at  521 S. 11^th Street, Springfield, IL. There will be no POS meeting in the morning. (SKA)

SAVE THESE DATES � MAY 6 & 7, 2003 � TAKING QUALITY TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Position your agency for the quality assurance and accountability challenges ahead.  Get ready for the new DCFS and state environment. 

WITH: Dr. Fotena Zirps

WHEN:  May 6 & 7, 2003

WHERE: Hilton, Lisle/Naperville

                        3003 Corporate West Drive

                        Lisle, Illinois

                        630/505-0900

SPONSOR: Child Care Association of Illinois

This two day seminar on quality and accountability will move everyone�s knowledge of quality forward.  Today�s climate demands that child welfare agencies create, subscribe to and promote the highest degree of quality and accountability for human services.  After two days with Dr Zirps you will hit the ground running.  The two days will be full of content dealing with out-of-home care.

Complete registration and content information will be available soon.  Also check the CCA training web sight at www.cca-il.org for details. 

Dr. Zirps was the keynote speaker for the CCA spring membership meeting; her address �Building Accountability and Excitement in Child Welfare� got the ball rolling. 

JEWISH CHILDREN�S BUREAU HOSTING SPRING CONFERENCE ON TRAUMA AND THE BRAIN:  Effects and Solutions

The Jewish Children�s Bureau is having a spring conference featuring child trauma expert Dr. Bruce D. Perry, MD. He discusses the neurodevelopmental impact of maltreatment and explores new directions for clinical practice with children and adults. The conference is May 7, 2003 from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, Illinois. Call Stephanie Boien at 847-412-4387 for a conference brochure or visit www.jcbchicago.org. for more information.

CALENDAR

March 27 � Downstate Performance Based Contractors Workgroup, 1-3 p.m., DCFS Office, 521 S. 11^th Street, Springfield

March 29 - Workshops on Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Behavioral and Emotional Disabilities by Patrick Schwarz, Bev Johns, and Sue Greene, Howard Mohr Community Center, 7640 Jackson Blvd., Forest Park IL, contact Family Resource Center on Disabilities (312) 939-3513

April 8 � Dr. Larry Brendtro and Dr Nicholas J. Long; for information please contact Dave McKenna (847) 245-6393 or [email protected]

April 9 & 10 � Life Space Crisis Intervention 2-Day Foundation Skills; for information please contact Dave McKenna (847) 245-6393 or [email protected]

April 9,10, and May 6, 7, 8 � Life Space Crisis Intervention Certification Training; for information please contact Dave McKenna (847) 245-6393 or [email protected]

May 6 & 7 � Taking Quality to the Next Level with Dr. Fotenz Zirps, Hilton, Lisle/Napeville

May 16 � CWAC SED meeting, 10 � 12 at Lawrence Hall, Chicago

June 4-5 � CCAI�s Annual Training, Membership Meeting and Barbecue, Crowne Plaza, Springfield.

July 21-22 - TCI Trainer�s Update, Cunningham Children�s Home, Urbana.  For more information contact Alan Oathout at 217.367.3728, or email [email protected].