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If you suspect that a child has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by abuse or neglect, please call the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services’ (DCFS) 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-25-ABUSE (1-800-252-2873). If you believe a child is in immediate danger of harm, please call 911 first.

Child Welfare and Foster Care

Illinois Department of Chicago & Family Services

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The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Mental Health

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National Alliance on Mental Health

Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Chicago Department of Public Health Mental Health Services

Illinois Department of Human Services Wayne County Service Providers

SOS Illinois strives to keep brothers and sisters together in foster care. In the past 12 months, we have helped 41 sibling groups remain united as families at the Chicago and Lockport Villages.

"Living with my brothers and sisters means there are people who know exactly what it was like to grow up in my home—they miss the same things I miss and are glad that some things are different now."

"It means that, even when I feel scared or alone, there's somebody there for me— someone to tell me everything is ok, to tell me they'll always be there for me and mean it."

“When people are talking about their families at school and what their home is like, I don't always have to be different. I might not live with my mom and dad, but I have brothers and sisters just like the other kids in my class."

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