How do I report a case of suspected child abuse? The Department of
Children and Family Services (DCFS) has a hotline that you may call 24 hours
a day to report a suspected case of abuse or neglect. You can call the Child Abuse Hotline at
800-252-2873 or 217-524-2606.
How do I get information about child abuse? The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information is
an excellent resource for individuals who want information about child abuse.
They have a website that is loaded with a
wealth of information. Visit their website at http://www.childwelfare.gov/.
You can also contact the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
at 800-394-3366 for
more information.
How can I get information about adopting through the Illinois Department of Children and
Family Services? Visit their web page on Adoption at http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/adoption/index.shtml or
call the Adoption Information Center of Illinois at 800-572-2390.
How do I sign up for the Putative Father Registry in Illinois? To register with the Illinois Putative Father Registry, you need to complete a registration form,
sign it and return it to the Registry. For a free registration form, contact The Illinois Putative
Father Registry at 160 North La Salle 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 or call 800-420-2574.
Any man who thinks he is the father of a child, and who wants to have a say in whether the child
is adopted, should register with the Putative Father Registry.
How do I find out about becoming a foster parent in Illinois? Anyone who wants information about becoming a foster parent can call
800-624-KIDS. Information is also available online at the Department of Children
and Family Services' web page
on Foster Care at http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/foster/index.shtml.
How do I find out about the licensing standards for day care homes in Illinois? The Department of Children and Family Services has made this information
available online. Visit http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/daycare/index.shtml for a
complete summary of
licensing standards for day care homes in Illinois.
How do I find out about the licensing standards for day care centers in Illinois? The Department of Children and Family Services has made this information available online. Visit
http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/daycare/index.shtml for a complete summary of
licensing standards for day care centers in Illinois.
