Child Welfare Employee Licensing

Welcome to the web page on Child Welfare Employee Licensing! The information and forms herein are intended to assist you obtain and keep your CWEL. You can also learn here about how to make a complaint against a license-holder and what process is in place to revoke a license. Please click on the section that you want to learn more about.

DCFS Child Welfare Employee Licensing Program

• Who must be licensed- employees requiring a license
• Application Basics and Forms--how to complete an application
• Awarding the CWEL---eligibility review for award of the CWEL
• Application Checklist

Foundation Training and the CWEL Test

Obtaining your Case Manager ID Number in CYCIS

License Status Inquiry

Direct Service Child Welfare Employee Licensing Board

Responsibilities of Licensed Direct Service Child Welfare Staff

Complaints Against License-holders

Remediation and Exemptions

Legislative, Regulatory Resources

• Public Act 90-608
• Public Act 92-0471
• Rule 412 Licensure of Direct Child Welfare Services Employees and Supervisors [pdf] [doc]

Forms

• CFS 717-F Authorization For Background Checks For Child Welfare Services Employee Licensure Board [ pdf | doc ]
• CFS 717-G Direct Service Child Welfare Employee License Application [ pdf | doc ]