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DCFS has the primary responsibility of protecting children and strengthening families through the investigation and intervention of suspected child abuse or neglect by parents and other caregivers.

DCFS links families with community services to address struggles families are having, offers preventative services to referred families in an attempt to keep family units together to address findings of abuse/neglect, and works with families who have children under the legal custody of DCFS while working to reunify families when possible or provide a permanent home for children.

As part of its duties, DCFS also licenses and monitors all Illinois child welfare agencies, child care agencies, domestic and international adoption providers, and group homes in the state.

Provides one book per month to eligible children.

Provides services to individuals with mental health issues. Services include case management, counseling, prescription administration and representative payee services.

Oversees the election process, voter registration, maintains financial records for the county, maintains current real estate information and assessment maps.

Provides practical information for anyone to access in the areas served. Education services include agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer economics, nutrition and wellness, and youth development. The website has information about different programming options available.

IMPACT accepts donations from Jun 1-Sep 30, of NEW fans and window AC units and might have funding to purchase units as well. Units can be provided to families on an as-needed, and as-available basis. When available, units are only available at in-person offices for pick-up.

Provides mental health services to assist children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Services are intended to treat a range of emotional and behavioral disorders, from short-term problems to the most disabling illnesses, including anxiety, child behavior disorders, depression, grief, panic disorders, phobias, and stress.

Reimburses for funeral and burial expenses when a person's resources and all other sources of payment are less than the DHS standard payment rates. The maximum amount that DHS will pay is $1,370 for a funeral and $686 for a cremation/burial.

Reimburses for funeral and burial expenses when a person's resources and all other sources of payment are less than the DHS standard payment rates. The maximum amount that DHS will pay is $1,370 for a funeral and $686 for a cremation/burial.

Offer library services and varies activities for adults and children. Programs include a reading program for the summer, books on science, art, animals, theater, video and audio cassette loans, variety of library services, book loans and reference services. Also has free WIFI, computers, a monthly food pantry, winter coat closet, and meeting rooms.

Health and safety inspections of child care centers.

Investigates complaints regarding health or sanitation issues in child care centers.

Health and safety trainings to child care staff and provides child care health consultation services to local child care centers.

Provides court-ordered DUI evaluations and services.

Provides investigative support and expertise to law enforcement agencies across the state and ensures access to official documentation such as trial proceedings, exhibits, orders, word-for-word testimony, verdicts, and judgments. It is organized into four functional areas: Criminalistics Laboratory, Field Operations Bureau, Gaming Operations Bureau, and Support Operations Bureau.

Provides a continuing school day curriculum and teaching strategy to give the student academic assistance. Services include but not limited to tutoring, assisting with homework, and more. 

Provides emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, and other needs to keep families in their homes and ensure access to essential services.