Get IL CANTS 22B 2019-2024

Make a copy of the CANTS 5 form and mail the original copy to DCFS at: i. Attention: Child Protective Services, 2133 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085 ii.

Neglect is the failure of a parent or caretaker to meet "minimal parenting" standards for providing adequate supervision, food, clothing, medical care, shelter or other basic needs.

If you suspect abuse or neglect you have a social responsibility to report it to the hotline. In addition, state law requires that most professionals in education, health care, law enforcement and social work report suspected neglect or abuse. These individuals are called Mandated Reporters.

The DCFS Investigation Process After the hotline call, DCFS will assign an investigator who will try to see the child within 24 hours. The investigator will also want to interview the child's parents or caregivers, speak with witnesses, and visit the scene of the alleged neglect or abuse.

Neglect is the failure of a parent or caretaker to meet “minimal parenting” standards for providing adequate supervision, food, clothing, medical care, shelter or other basic needs.

If DCFS makes an indicated finding against you or your spouse, significant other, or household family member, it could have severe ramifications for you and your children, including the potential for a juvenile or criminal case against you, as well as the risk you may lose custody of your children.

Families involved with DCFS have the right to: Make an informed choice of services. Know the qualifications of staff who provide them with services. Receive and understand information and instructions about their service needs. Consent to or refuse services before they are provided.

The DCFS Investigation Process The investigator will also want to interview the child's parents or caregivers, speak with witnesses, and visit the scene of the alleged neglect or abuse. The parent or caretaker has a right to refuse to let DCFS enter the home or speak with the child.