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Caution: DO NOT use email to report child abuse or neglect. It causes delays and confidentiality may not be ensured. 

To find support for a child or family you are concerned about, report it using the Online Reporting System or call 1-800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873). 

For deaf and speech-impaired communication over the telephone, dial Illinois Relay at 711.

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Office of Child and Family Policy

Office of Communications/Media Inquiries

Office of Employee Services' Recruitment and Selection Unit

 

Illinois DCFS Region and Field Office Directory

Hotlines

Hotline Phone TTY
Advocacy Office for Children and Families 800-232-3798;
217-524-2029
 
Child Abuse Hotline 800-25-ABUSE;
(800-252-2873)
 
Day Care Information 877-746-0829;
312-328-2779
 
OIG Foster Parent Hotline 800-722-9124 800-722-9124
Report missing, abducted or runaway DCFS youth in care 866-503-0184  
Youth Helpline 800-232-3798  

Administration

Office Address Phone
Advocacy Office for Children and Families 406 East Monroe St.
Springfield IL 62701
800-232-3798;
217-524-2029
Director's Office - Chicago 60 East Van Buren St., Ste. 1339
Chicago IL 60605
312-814-6800
Director's Office - Springfield 406 East Monroe St.
Springfield IL 62701
217-785-2509
Office of Communications - Chicago 60 East Van Buren St., Ste. 1339
Chicago IL 60605
312-814-6800
Office of the Inspector General - Chicago 2240 West Ogden Ave.
Chicago IL 60612
312-433-3000

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