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:

1. Call the child abuse hotline as soon as possible 1-800-25-ABUSE (Illinois)
2. Then you must send a written confirmation to the appropriate DCFS field office within 48 hours. (download form below)
3. 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

2001 NE Jefferson St