Dcfs online reporting system

The Online Reporting System should only be used for non- life threatening and non-emergency instances of abuse and neglect. If you believe the abuse or neglect you are reporting requires immediate action, you MUST call the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873) to make your report.

Call the DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline instead of using the Online Reporting System for situations including but not limited to:

Current injuries to the child
Immediate need for medical treatment (including a child who is suicidal)
Sexual abuse where the involved adult has or will have access to a child within the next 24 hours
A child is currently afraid to go home
A child is currently in protective custody of police or medical personnel
A child death

Attention!

An online report cannot be submitted in the following circumstances:

Child needs immediate medical attention
Child is being sexually abused by an adult who will see them in the next 24 hours
Child is currently afraid to go home
Child is being held by a police officer or medical doctor in protective custody
Child death

Does your report consist of any of the above scenarios?

These scenarios are examples of situations that require immediate attention and an online report cannot be submitted. Please call 911 or the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at (800) 252-2873.

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Youth Behavioral Health Resources

Illinois is committed to preserving families and eliminating the separation of children from the custody of their parents when their primary need is behavioral and mental health services. Illinois DCFS partners with state agencies and medical professionals to improve our ability to provide youth with the mental and behavioral health services they need to grow and prosper while keeping their families together and preventing unnecessary “lock-outs” of youth in need of post-hospital psychiatric care.

Read the Interagency Resources for Children’s Behavioral Health handout in English, español or Polish (Polskie) to learn more.