JUV CT-DEPENDENCY-FED CUSTODY

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that when an unaccompanied minor in the custody of the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement placed in a facility in the State has been subjected to parental abuse or neglect as defined in the Act or subjected to the parental actions and omissions listed in the Act, a representative of the minor may file a petition for a dependency order with the court in the judicial circuit where the minor is placed. Describes the contents of the petition. Provides that the statements in the petition may be made upon information and belief. Provides that the petition must not name the minor's parent as a respondent. Provides that the petition must state clearly that parental rights may not be terminated through these proceedings. Provides that the court shall schedule a hearing within 35 days after the petition is filed, unless a motion is made for an immediate hearing because the minor is approaching 18 years of age or other emergent circumstances, in which case the court shall schedule the hearing within 7 days. Provides that, if the court finds the statements in the petition are supported by a preponderance of the evidence, the court shall find the minor dependent on the court. Provides that a minor found dependent on the court is eligible for oversight and services by the Department of Children and Family Services. Provides that, upon request, the court may also issue an order establishing the minor's eligibility for classification as a special immigrant juvenile under federal law. Provides that the order may be entered at any time following the filing of the petition or at the hearing. Provides that the court shall not alter the minor's custody status or placement unless the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides specific consent. Provides that the court may retain jurisdiction over the minor until the minor attains 18 years of age or until further order of the court. Defines "dependent on the court".