705 ILCS 420/25

(a) The court shall conduct a hearing within 35 days after the petition is filed, unless a motion is made for an earlier date because the child is approaching 18 years of age or other emergent circumstances exist; in which case, the court shall schedule and conduct the hearing as soon as reasonably possible before the child's eighteenth birthday or to address the emergent circumstances no later than 7 days after the motion is filed alleging emergent circumstances. (b) If the court finds the statements in the petition are supported by a preponderance of the evidence, which may consist solely of, but is not limited to, a declaration by the child, the court shall issue an order that includes the following findings: (1) the child is declared a dependent on the court; (2) reunification of the child with one or both of the child's parents is not viable because of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or other similar basis; and (3) it is not in the best interest of the child to be returned to the child's or parent's previous country of nationality or last habitual residence. (c) A child declared dependent on the court is eligible for oversight and services as ordered by the court and may be referred for psychological, educational, medical, or social services deemed necessary as a result of parental abuse, abandonment, or neglect or for protection against trafficking or domestic violence. Participation in any referred services is voluntary. (d) The court may retain jurisdiction over the child until the child reaches 18 years of age or until further order of the court. (e) Nothing in this Act is intended to modify, alter, or otherwise amend existing law related to the physical custody or placement of an unaccompanied child, and findings made under this Act shall not be used in any manner that is inconsistent with existing law relating to the physical custody or placement of a minor child.