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CLOTHING STANDARD
DCFS 2281 CLOTHING STANDARD (Revised 2/2005)
EXHIBIT A-VI
When determining the adequacy of clothing, consider the following:
• Special activities clothing for sports/gym, dance, proms, or graduation
• Periods of rapid growth
• Size changes during pregnancy and post delivery
• Frequency of laundering
School uniforms, if applicable, can meet up to 2 outfits of the clothing standard.
Children should begin to participate in the selection and purchases of their clothing as soon as
possible. Teens should also participate in the maintenance of their wardrobe (washing, ironing,
mending, etc.)
INFANT: NAME: NAME: NAME: NAME:
2-4 receiving blankets
2 large blankets
2 blanket sleepers
8 one-piece stretch suits and/or
8 outfits for everyday play
1 outfit for dressy/Sunday/
special occasions
1 sweater and cap set
1 pair booties/play shoes
8 pair socks
4-6 undershirts
3 dozen cloth diapers. 1 dozen
diaper liners, 2 pairs plastic
pants OR 3 dozen disposable
diapers
8 bibs
1 swimsuit, if applicable
Meets standard:
Yes
No
2 YEARS AND OLDER: NAME: NAME: NAME: NAME:
*outfits
2-3 pairs of shoes
Nightwear, bedroom slippers
2 sweatshirts/sweaters
1 jacket or coat appropriate to
1 swimsuit, if applicable
Meets standard:
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
*4 outfits at initial placement; 7 outfits within 30 days of initial placement, 10 outfits within 60 days
of initial placement, 12 outfits within 120 days of initial placement (an outfit includes all necessary
undergarments: socks/pantyhose; jeans/pants/slacks/skirts; shirts/t-shirts/blouses; dresses).
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No