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The completed CANTS 5 Form should be sent within 48 hours of the initial report to the nearest local DCFS office by U.S. mail with postage prepaid. The location of the nearest DCFS office is available on the DCFS website at .
To ensure your success as a foster parent, prospective foster families are required to: Participate in a home inspection and social assessment. Complete 27 hours of training focused on foster care and the needs of children who are in foster care. Complete a criminal background check of all household members.
325 ILCS 6/5 Page 12 12 Mandated reporters are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect immediately when they have “reasonable cause to believe” that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be an abused or neglected child”.
In Illinois The state requires ALL mandated reporters to take the appropriate training within three months of employment and every three years thereafter.
As of January 2023, Illinois' list of who is required to report child abuse and neglect has grown to include physical therapists, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers. These reporters join the list of other professionals required to report child abuse or neglect to help protect children from harm.
In Illinois The state requires ALL mandated reporters to take the appropriate training within three months of employment and every three years thereafter.
Since 1975, Illinois state law has required certain categories of public and private sector workers to immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect to the state.
You must request an appeal within 60 days after the date of notification sent by the department. Thereafter, the prehearing, formal evidentiary hearing and final administrative decision must be completed within 90 days of receipt of your appeal request, unless you request a continuance or a continuance is agreed upon.
File a Complaint with IDFPR The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is the regulatory body for ALL social workers in Illinois, and ultimately has oversight over all Illinois social workers. IDFPR can take formal complaints.