Caregiver Consultation and Support | Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Assistance for family caregivers who are caring for their relative's children
Date of Last Formal Update
08/26/2024
Data provided by
211 DuPage County
Physical Address
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Voice
Website
Application process
(1) The caregiver should call the DCFS hotline at 1-800-252-2873. Tell them that you are caring for your relative’s child, the child is not being abused or neglected but you want help, and you want to be referred to the Extended Family Support Program. (2) Visit https://dcfs.illinois.gov/loving-homes/grandparents-and-older-caregivers-raising-children.html or email the EFSP coordinator at [email protected] for more information.
Fee
None
Eligibility
Relative Caregivers, or other persons the child already knows
Languages
English
Service area
IL
Agency info
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Protective services for children who are reported to be abused or neglected. Services also include family reunification and appropriate, permanent families for those children who cannot safely return home. Works with community partners to support early intervention and child abuse prevention activities.