Helping abused & neglected youth since 1952

Foster Parent Care

Forms (click to download)

Other Documents (Click to download)

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Rutledge Youth Foundation217-525-7757(8:30am-4:30pm)
After Hours Emergency217-685-2785
Rutledge Youth Foundation (fax)217-525-7737
Care hotline (sass screening)1-800-345-9049(to be used when a child is threatening)
DCFS Child Abuse Hotline1-800-252-2873(to report abuse and neglect)
Run Away Hotline1-866-503-0184(after contacting police)
DCFS Guardian1-312-814-8600(to be used when a child is arrested)
DCFS Guardian after hours1-866-503-0184
OIG Foster Parent Hotline1-800-722-9124
Foster Care Advisory Council1-217-524-2422
DCFS Advocacy Office1-800-232-3798
DCFS Medical Card Hotline1-800-228-6533
Board Payment from DCFS1-800-525-0499
Poison Control1-800-222-1222

IMPORTANT WEBSITES

www.DCFStraining.org

log on and create a user name and password to assist in completing your training criteria

www.DCFS.illinois.gov

access to all rules, policy, and procedure. Illinois Now and Forever foster parent newsletter, upcoming events

www.drjohndegarmofostercare.weebly.com

Informative website for foster parents by a foster parent. Access to training, articles etc.

www.illinois.gov/dcfs.com

www.springfieldmoms.org

access to articles, what’s happening in central Illinois, lots of information for parents

www.fosterparent.com

lots of information for foster parents, including articles, how to , and upcoming events