Regaining Child Custody Illinois

Summary

In Illinois, DCFS handles child protection cases. To regain custody, you must show a change in circumstances and the childs best interest. Contact Illinois Legal Aid Online or Cook County Family Law Self-Help Center for assistance. Kemmer Village, a child welfare agency, can provide case-specific information. Reach out to your caseworker, Angela, at (217) 561-6533 for more details.

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Open Dcfs cases with my children and financially struggling to much to find legal help
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding DCFS cases and potential legal aid resources.
Illinois
What specific issues are you facing with your DCFS case?

General Information:
- In Illinois, DCFS is responsible for child protection.
- For legal aid, you can contact "Illinois Legal Aid Online".
- Cook County Law Library (Chicago) might also be helpful.
Getting custody back of my children
What steps have you taken so far to regain custody of your children?

General Information:
- In Illinois, you must demonstrate a change in circumstances and the child's best interest.
- Contact "Cook County Family Law Self-Help Center" for assistance.
Everyone that has been asked of me
What is the current status of your case with DCFS?
Return home is the goal on safety plan
What is the timeline given by DCFS for the return home plan?

General Information:
- In Illinois, DCFS usually sets a timeline for the safety plan.
- Contact DCFS directly for specific case details.
They haven't made it clear
What is the name of your DCFS caseworker? It's important to maintain open communication with them for clarity on your case timeline.
The case is handled through another agency called kemmer village
What is the contact information for your caseworker at Kemmer Village?

General Information:
- Kemmer Village is a child welfare agency in Illinois.
- You can reach them at (*) *-* for case-specific inquiries.
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What is the name of your caseworker at Kemmer Village?
Angela
General Information:
- You can contact Angela at Kemmer Village at (*) *-* for specific details about your case.