Illinois DCFS Investigation Questionnaire - Vantage Group Legal Services

Has an indicated finding been rendered in your case? Ie. The DFCS has claimed to have found evidence of abuse or neglect.

Has an indicated finding been rendered in your case?(Required)

Yes

No

Who received the notice of investigation or indicated finding?

Who received the notice of investigation or indicated finding?(Required)

Myself

My spouse/partner

Another family member

My child's other parent

Other

What is the relationship between the person who received the notice and the child who is the subject of the investigation?

What is the relationship between the person who received the notice of investigation or indicated finding and the child who is the subject of the investigation?(Required)

Parent

Guardian

Foster parent

Relative caregiver

Other

What is the reason for the DCFS investigation?

What is the reason for the DCFS investigation?(Required)

Physical abuse

Sexual abuse

Emotional abuse/neglect

Failure to protect

Other (please specify)

What date did the alleged abuse or neglect occur?

Date(Required)

Was anyone else present when the alleged abuse or neglect occurred?

Was anyone else present when the alleged abuse or neglect occurred?(Required)

Yes, and I have their names and contact information

Yes, but I do not have their names or contact information

No, nobody else was present

Has the child who is the subject of the investigation been interviewed by DCFS?

Has the child who is the subject of the investigation been interviewed by DCFS?(Required)

Yes, and I have a copy of the interview report

Yes, but I do not have a copy of the interview report

No, the child has not been interviewed

Has the person who received the notice of investigation or indicated finding been interviewed by DCFS?

Has the person who received the notice of investigation or indicated finding been interviewed by DCFS?(Required)

Yes, and I have a copy of the interview report

Yes, but I do not have a copy of the interview report

No, there has been no interview

Has the respondent been notified of any upcoming court dates or hearings related to the case?

Have you been notified of any upcoming court dates or hearings related to your case?(Required)

Yes, and I have the date and time of the hearing

Yes, but I do not have the date and time of the hearing

No, there has been no notice of any court dates or hearings

Has the respondent been advised of their rights as a respondent in a DCFS investigation or appeal?

Have you been advised of your rights as a respondent in a DCFS investigation or appeal?(Required)

Yes, and the rights are understood

Yes, but more information about rights is needed

No, there has been no advisement of rights

Please provide your contact information and anything else you would like to share with us about your case.

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Email Address(Required)

Cell Number(Required)

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