Illinois DCFS accepts non-emergency reports of suspected child abuse or neglect through an online form as well as its Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline. Health care workers are mandated reporters under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (325 ILCS 5). A clinician can use the online form when the child is not in immediate danger and none of the hotline-only situations applies.
The reporter, whether a mandated professional or a member of the public, completes the whole online form.
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Online Child Abuse Neglect Reporting (Online Reporting Form)
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DCFS lists five situations that require a call instead: the child needs immediate medical attention, is being sexually abused by an adult who will see them in the next 24 hours, is afraid to go home, is held in protective custody by a police officer or physician, or a child has died. Call 911 first if the child is in immediate danger.
DCFS states that as long as a report was made in good faith, the law provides immunity from liability, even if the report is unfounded. Knowingly transmitting a false report is different: it is disorderly conduct under the Criminal Code of 2012 and a Class 4 felony.