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)

Advisory Councils

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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.

DCFS Features

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FY26 Budget Proposal Overview

Publish Date

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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Office of the Inspector General Report to the Governor and General Assembly (Jan. 2025)

Publish Date

Monday, January 06, 2025
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Illinois DCFS and the SAFE Model video

Publish Date

Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Family First Prevention Services Act Title IV-E Prevention Plan (10/26/21)

Publish Date

Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Child Welfare Medicaid Managed Care Implementation Advisory Workgroup

Publish Date

Friday, June 10, 2022

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Newsroom

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.
Illinois DCFS expands Domestic Violence Co-Location Program to Springfield and Belleville in partnership with Domestic Violence Organizations

Press Release - Wednesday, May 07, 2025

Springfield, IL – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) announced today the expansion of the Domestic Violence Co-Location Program (DVCLP) into Sangamon and St. Clair counties. First launched in Winnebago and Lake counties in 2019 and expanded into Cook County in 2022, the DVCLP is an innovative and collaborative partnership between DCFS, domestic violence agencies and other community partners aimed at building DCFS’ capacity to effectively respond to and meet the needs of families experiencing domestic violence who are also involved with the child welfare system.