Illinois Transfer Order Within Division (TOWN) is an action taken by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (CFS) that allows a child in care to be transferred from one foster home to another within the same division. TOWN is used when it is in the best interest of the child to move to another foster home. This type of transfer is only available from one CFS division to another and not across state lines. There are two types of TOWN: voluntary and involuntary. A voluntary transfer is when the current foster parent and the new foster parent agree to the move. An involuntary transfer is when the current foster parent or the CFS initiates the transfer without the agreement of the new foster parent. TOWN is an important tool for the CFS to ensure that the child is placed in the best possible foster home and environment. The process of an TOWN includes a pre-placement assessment, a home study, and a home visit. All of these steps are taken to ensure that the child is placed in a safe and loving home.