Child Abuse & Neglect
Protecting children...it's the law in Illinois!
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Mission: To promote prevention, child safety, permanency, and well-being. We bring the voices of Illinois children and families to the forefront, building trusting relationships that empower those we serve.
To report suspected child abuse or neglect,
call 1-800-25-ABUSE (252-2873) or
visit the DCFS website to make an online report.
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline is dedicated to the prevention of child abuse. Serving the U.S. and Canada, the hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with professional crisis counselors who—through interpreters—provide assistance in over 170 languages. The hotline offers crisis intervention, information, and referrals to thousands of emergency, social service, and support resources. All calls are confidential.
1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453
LiveChat Option Available on Website
Mutual Ground is the safe place where people come together to break the cycle of domestic violence and sexual abuse. We are not just a shelter, we are a solution. Located in Aurora, Illinois, Mutual Ground serves the Greater Aurora area, Southern Kane and all of Kendall County.
Immediate Danger Call 9-1-1
Domestic Violence 24 Hr Hotline
(630)-897-0080
Sexual Assault 24 Hr Hotline
(630)-897-8383
The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.
National Sexual Assault Hotline. Free. Confidential. 24/7
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
LiveChat Available on Website
Highly-trained advocates are available 24/7/365 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1−800−799−7233
"Erin's Law" requires that all public schools in each state implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program which teaches:
Students in grades preK – 12th grade, age-appropriate techniques to recognize child sexual abuse and tell a trusted adult
School personnel all about child sexual abuse
Parents & guardians the warning signs of child sexual abuse, plus needed assistance, referral or resource information to support sexually abused children and their families
Keeping All Kids Safe
Safe Kids Worldwide Safety Tips - "Kids are going to fall, crash, slip and tumble. It’s all part of being a kid, and we wouldn't want it any other way. But there are little things we can all do to ensure that kids avoid the more serious injuries that can lead to disabilities and even death. " Safe Kids Worldwide has numerous resources and safety tips including but not limited to: fire, railroad, car, swimming, medication etc.