L.F.H. v. People

The Cook County public guardian, on behalf of Lisa H., a minor, appeals an order entered by the juvenile court which provides that Lisa remain in placement referred or recommended by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

On appeal the public guardian contends that the juvenile court (1) abused its discretion in failing to consider whether the order was in the best interests of the minor; (2) failed to insure that the court-appointed guardian, DCFS, did not violate its statutory and fiduciary responsibility to Lisa as a ward of the court; and (3) did not validly…