4 High Risk Infant Follow-Up Program

Rev. 10/2019

Infants and children (ages 0 - 2 years old) are referred to the high-risk infant follow up program either through the IDPH Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Reporting System (APORS) or based on assessments done in the Family Case Management program which determine: that the infant has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition after newborn discharge; when maternal alcohol or drug addiction has been diagnosed; or when child abuse or neglect has been indicated based on investigation by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (See 410 ILCS 525/3 and 77 Ill. Adm. Code 840.210). The primary goals of HRIF are to:

  • Minimize disability in high-risk infants by early identification of possible conditions requiring further evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment
  • Promote optimal growth and development of infants
  • Teach family care of the high-risk infant
  • Decrease stress and potential for abuse