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Child Abuse Hotlines | State of Illinois: Department of Children and Family Services Sparta Office

202 West Jackson Street, Suite B, Sparta, IL 62286

Anyone who suspects that a child is being abused or neglected by a caregiver ALL Mandated Reporters are required by under penalty of law to report suspected abuse
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Call (800) 252-2873 in State of Illinois or (217) 785-4020 outside Illinois

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Description

Protect children who are reported to be abused or neglected and to increase their families' capacity to safely care for them by providing appropriate, permanent families as quickly as possible for those children who cannot safely return home, support early intervention and child abuse prevention activities and works in partnerships with communities. Services include Missing Persons Location Assistance, Adoption Information/Referrals, Foster Home Placement, Foster Parent/Family Recruitment, Children's Protective Services and Child Abuse Hotlines. ALSO KNOWN AS DCFS SPARTA DCFS

Date of Last Formal Update

10/17/2025

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United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Providing organization

STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES SPARTA OFFICE

Protect children who are reported to be abused or neglected and to increase their families' capacity to safely care for them by providing appropriate, permanent families as quickly as possible for those children who cannot safely return home, support early intervention and child abuse prevention activities and works in partnerships with communities. Services include Missing Persons Location Assistance, Adoption Information/Referrals, Foster Home Placement, Foster Parent/Family Recruitment, Children's Protective Services and Child Abuse Hotlines. ALSO KNOWN AS DCFS SPARTA DCFS

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