ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - Children Family Advocacy Services

Address

406 East Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701

(800) 232-3798

https://dcfs.illinois.gov

Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Description:

Provides information to help children & families figure out next steps, when problems arise. Complaints and concerns are handled by an advocate or passed on to a better resource.

Toll-Free Help Line during normal business hours to answer questions on:
welfare issues
problems
concerns

Eligibility:

Open to all

Languages:

None

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for assistance

Documents Required: None

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(800) 232-3798

dcfs.advocacy@illinois.gov

Phone Numbers

Primary Program Phone

(800) 232-3798

Alternate Program Phone

(217) 524-2029

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

406 East Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701

Mailing

406 East Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

April 16, 2026

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