DCFS Mandated Reporting Information
DCFS Mandated Reporting Information
Mandated Reporting Requirements for Child Abuse/Neglect
All district employees are required to report suspected child abuse/neglect immediately to the DCFS Hotline. Remember that you are a mandated reporter and it is your legal obligation to report the abuse/neglect of a child. Legal ramifications can result for failure to report.
General Rules to follow when reporting child abuse/neglect:
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Call the child abuse hotline as soon as possible 1-800-25-ABUSE (Illinois)
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Then you must send a written confirmation to the appropriate DCFS field office within 48 hours. (download form below)
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All forms should be sent to our local DCFS office, mailing instructions are listed below.
Department of Children and Family Services
Attention: Child Protective Services
107 N 3rd St.
Quincy, IL 62301
217-221-2525 (phone)
