Foster Parent Helpline | Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
406 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 627011498
Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
Eligibility
Open to foster families
Required documents
None
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
(800) 232-3798
Voice·
Main Phone
(217) 785-2509
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Main Phone
(866) 503-0184
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Main Phone
(800) 252-2873
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Toll-Free
Application process
Call Foster Parent Helpline for information
Fees
None
Service area
Champaign County, IL
Coles County, IL
Dekalb County, IL
Lasalle County, IL
Logan County, IL
Macon County, IL
Mchenry County, IL
Mclean County, IL
Peoria County, IL
Sangamon County, IL
Stephenson County, IL
Whiteside County, IL
Winnebago County, IL
Foster Parent Helpline and Advocacy Office provide additional support for foster families.
Last Assured
08/29/2025
Providing organization
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.