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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Address

406 East Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701

(800) 252-2873

www.dcfs.illinois.gov

AKA:

DCFS

Description:

Protective services children who are reported to be abused or neglected. Services also include family reunification and appropriate, permanent families for those children who cannot safely return home. Works with community partners to support early intervention and child abuse prevention activities.

Hours:

24 hours per day, 7 days per week

Intake Process:

(1) Call the hotline to confidentially report a case of child abuse or neglect
(2) Cases of child abuse can also be reported online through the website, but not emailed
(3) Information for the report will be gathered during the time of the call
(5) For non-emergency situations, report suspected child abuse or neglect using the online reporting system at www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/safekids/reporting/Pages/index.aspx

Program Fees:

No fees

Languages:

Spanish

Eligibility:

Families residing in Illinois

Handicap Accessible?

No

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Date of Official Change:

June 7, 2023

Address Listings

Mailing (Primary)

406 East Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701

Legal Status:

State

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