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Caution: DO NOT use email to report child abuse or neglect. It causes delays and confidentiality may not be ensured. Whenever you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, or at risk, please call the Illinois Child Abuse Hotline at 800-25-ABUSE (22873).

In non-emergency situations, you may report suspected child abuse or neglect using the new Online Reporting System.

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

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Office of Child and Family Policy

 

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

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