Supporting Illinois Children and Families

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) promotes the safety and well-being of children, youth, and families by responding to reports of potential abuse and neglect and, when needed, providing family-centered care and connection to resources.

Are you concerned about a child or family in need, or do you suspect child abuse or neglect?
Make a report online or by phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

ChildAbuse.Illinois.gov

1-800-25ABUSE (252-2873)

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Child Welfare Insights Tool, Reports and Statistics

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Daycare Licensing

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For Families

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Foster Care, Guardianship and Adoption

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Work for Illinois DCFS

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For Current & Potential Providers

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DCFS Guardian's Portal

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Governor JB Pritzker signed the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act into law on February 5, 2025. This law empowers DCFS to establish more flexible certification standards for relative caregivers and ensures payments will be equal to those received by licensed foster parents.

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Newsroom

Illinois DCFS Recruiters Attending Speaker Welch's Annual Job Fair

Press Release - Thursday, June 19, 2025

Attending Speaker Welch’s Annual Job Fair WHAT:          Job recruiters from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will attend the annual Community Job Fair hosted by Illinois House Speaker and 7th district State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch
Mayo es el mes de la Prevención de Ahogo Infantil

Press Release - Thursday, May 22, 2025

CHICAGO – Con el Verano acercándose, el Departamento de Niños y Familias de Illinois (DCFS) les recuerda a los padres y encagados del cuidado infantil, la importancia de supervisar a los niños cuando ellos estén dentro o cerca del agua, con el fin de evitar una tragedia o un ahogo accidental.
May is Childhood Drowning Prevention Month

Press Release - Thursday, May 22, 2025

CHICAGO – With summer just around the corner, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding parents and caregivers of the importance of always supervising children when they are in or near water to avoid the tragedy of accidental drowning deaths.