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Systems Maintenance Sunday from 10 AM - 2 PM 

You may experience technical difficulties due to DCFS systems maintenance on Sunday, July 13, 2025, between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm. If you have difficulty connecting to the Child Abuse Hotline and have a life-threatening emergency or other emergency, please contact your local law enforcement agency. We apologize for any inconvenience. Your concern and the safety of children are our highest priority. 

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DCFS By The Numbers

For May 2025

SNAP
(FOOD STAMPS)

399,209

Households

CHILD
SUPPORT

$37,935,877

Collected

CHILD ABUSE
CASES

1,888

Investigations

FOSTER
CHILDREN

4,533

Served

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