ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

107 N. 3rd, Suite 200 Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 221-2525 or (800) 252-2873 (Child Abuse or Neglect Hotline)
Fax: (217) 221-2530
Web Site: http://www.state.il.us/dcfs

Public Service Administrators: Kevin Blickhan, Shellee Fecht, Mory McClean, Fae Jones and Shari Robesky; Contact: Marcia Heitz, Jill Byal, and Julianna Harms; Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Supported by: State funded and client supported

Mission Or Objective:
The Department of Children and Family Services is the State of Illinois agency mandated to investigate child abuse and neglect, and to provide necessary, supportive and preventive services to families.

Overview:
Protection of Children; Homemaker Service; Advocate; Child Welfare Service.

Provides family counseling, protective services, child care, foster care, adoption services to families.

Licenses daycare facilities and has information on licensed facilities (inter-county and interstate child care licensing services).

Homemaker Advocate Program
Teaches parents about budgeting, nutrition and homemaking.

Eligibility: Those who need the provided services. Fees: None - unless Title 20;
Limitations: The Quincy field office serves Adams, Hancock and Pike Counties.


Revised Date: 5/05/08