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As of July 1, 2026, child care licensure is managed by the Illinois Department of Early Childhood. For providers, nothing is changing. All licensing representatives and staff remain ready to assist you. If you have questions related to licensure, please reach out to IDEC directly at Questions.IDEC@illinois.gov or your current CCR&R. 

Governor JB Pritzker Heidi E. Mueller, Director

Contact the Administrative Hearings Unit

If you have questions about the appeal process or how to request a translation:

DCFS Administrative Hearings Unit
406 East Monroe Street, Station 15
Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: 217-782-6655
Fax: 217-557-4652

If you have questions regarding subpoenas and administrative review:

DCFS Administrative Hearings Unit
2245 W. Ogden Ave., 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 872-289-3700
Fax: 312-814-5602

To file appeals, appearances or motions requests electronically, send an email to DCFS.Efiling@illinois.gov.

To file subpoena requests electronically, send an email to DCFS.ReqAhuSubpoenas@Illinois.gov.

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How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect

ONLINE REPORTING FORM

1-800-25-ABUSE(252-2873)

CONTACT DCFS
GENERAL INQUIRIES
312-814-6800217-785-2509
CONTACT DCFS
ADVOCACY OFFICE
800-232-3798217-524-2029

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