Child Abuse Hotlines | Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

24/7 Child Abuse Hotline, including an online reporting system.

Physical Address

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Application process

Call the hotline or report abuse or neglect using the online reporting system

Fee

No Fees

Eligibility

Children under 18 years of age

Languages

English, Spanish

Service area

IL

Agency info

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Protective services for children who are reported to be abused or neglected. Services also include family reunification and appropriate, permanent families for those children who cannot safely return home. Works with community partners to support early intervention and child abuse prevention activities.