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You may experience technical difficulties due to DCFS systems maintenance, on Sunday, April 27, 2025, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 10:00 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. Your concern and the safety of children are very important to us. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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DCFS By The Numbers

For March 2025

SNAP
(FOOD STAMPS)

405,219

Households

CHILD
SUPPORT

$44,762,095

Collected

CHILD ABUSE
CASES

2,021

Investigations

FOSTER
CHILDREN

4,512

Served

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