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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the child abuse report form in the editor.
Begin by entering the 'Date of Report' and 'Time of Report' at the top of the form. This information is crucial for documentation purposes.
Fill in the 'Report Submitted to' and 'Report Submitted by' sections, including your contact details such as phone number and email address.
Provide the name of the child involved, their current location (if known), and any relevant parent or guardian contact information.
Detail the name of the accused, their relationship to the child, and their role or title. This helps clarify the context of the report.
In the section for 'Date/Time/Location of Observation or Incident', provide specific details about when and where you observed or were informed about the incident.
Use the designated area to write a detailed statement describing what occurred. Include direct quotes if applicable, and mention any previous incidents related to this case.
List any other individuals who may be aware of the suspected abuse or neglect along with their contact information.
Finally, sign and date at the bottom of the form before saving it as documentation.

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Where do I send my Cants 5 form in Illinois?

The completed CANTS 5 Form should be sent within 48 hours of the initial report to the nearest local DCFS office by U.S. mail with postage prepaid. The location of the nearest DCFS office is available on the DCFS website at .

How often do you have to renew mandated reporter training in Illinois?

Under Illinois law, mandated reporters must complete mandated reporter training, including a section on implicit bias, at least every 3 years. Medical personnel who work with children in their professional or official capacity must complete mandated reporter training at least once every 6 years.

What is the reporter law in Illinois?

The Illinois Reporters Privilege Statute, 735 ILCS 5/8-901 to 8-909, (the Statute) provides that a court cannot order disclosure of the source of any information obtained by a reporter, except upon finding that all other available sources of information have been exhausted and either that disclosure of the

What is the mandatory reporting law in Illinois?

Illinois law requires certain individuals, called mandated reporters, to immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (IDCFS) Child Abuse Online Reporting System.