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FOSTER PARENT HELPLINE | DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS)

Foster Parent Helpline and Advocacy Office provide additional support for foster families.

Physical Address

406 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 627011498

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;

Voice

(866) 503-0184

Main | Report Missing, Abducted, Runaway DCFS Wards

Voice

(800) 232-3798

Main | Youth Hotline/Advocacy

Voice

(217) 785-2509

Main | Springfield Office

Voice

(800) 252-2873

Toll-Free | 24-hour Abuse/Neglect Reporting Hotline

Application process

Call Foster Parent Helpline for information

Fee

None

Required documents

None

Eligibility

Open to foster families

Languages

English

Service area

Macon County, Illinois
Mclean County, Illinois
Dekalb County, Illinois
Lasalle County, Illinois
Sangamon County, Illinois
Champaign County, Illinois
Mchenry County, Illinois
Peoria County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois
Whiteside County, Illinois
Logan County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois
Coles County, Illinois

Agency info

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.