Absolutely. DCFS has authority to investigate abuse allegations and interview the child without your consent. If the allegations are founded then you will be indicated as an abuser in an internal case report. You may appeal that finding and seek expungement through an administrative hearing.
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 .
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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.
DCFS is specifically prohibited by the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) from releasing any information regarding reports of child abuse and neglect to anyone else. These statutes and rules are in place to protect the privacy of the children and families serviced by the department.
In an emergency, call 1-800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873).
Illinois law protects the identity of all mandated reporters and gives them immunity from liability as a result of good faith reports. However, any mandated reporter who fails to report an instance of child abuse or neglect commits a crime and may be prosecuted.