Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)

Address:

2607 Woodlawn Road Suite 3, Sterling, IL 61081-4151

Phone:

(815) 625-7594 / HotLine: (800) 252-2873

Fax:

(815) 625-0279

Web Site URL:

https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/Pages/default.aspx

Counties

Carroll

Lee

Whiteside

Purpose:

To assure the safety and well-being of children who reportedly are abused/neglected, determine validity of reported allegations, obtain informaiton to support department decisions in court cases, and coordinate staff to determine the services appropriate, or action needed.

Remarks:

Services: Abuse/Neglect reports, Homemakers/Advocates, Foster placement, Child welfare, Adoption, Licensing, Dependency/Neglect aid for unwed mothers, Group/Institutional foster placement.

Services Provided

Abuse, Domestic and Child

If this information is out-of-date or incorrect, please email any changes to servicesdirectory@svcc.edu.