Can the court make an order that a parent has to have contact with a child?

Usually, parents are able to agree on contact arrangements. If this is not possible, they may seek help from family mediation or, as a last resort, seek a court order. It is not just parents who can ask for contact with a child. You will need to reach an agreement with the other parent on contact times.

What happens if DCFS is called on you in Illinois?

When someone calls the DCFS hotline, the hotline worker who answers the call asks the caller a series of questions about the incident. The hotline worker also gathers information such as the child’s name, address, and description of abuse.

What happens if social services takes your child?

If there have been immediate concerns for your child’s safety, social services may have involved the police and there might not have been time for them to apply for a court order to remove your children. In this situation your child can stay in police protection for 72 hours at the most.

What happens when DCFS takes a child from a parent?

They take the child from the parents without any prior agreement. The child will be in protective custody at the time DCFS goes to court to begin a court case. DCFS has to get a court order allowing it to keep your child within 48 hours of taking your child from you.

Can a court order DCF not to take a child?

Summons both parents to show why the court does not need to order DCF to take your child or protect your child in any other way. Anyone who is worried about your child can file a Care and Protection Petition. Most of the time, DCF files the Petition. What does DCF have to do to take my child?

Can summons both parents to show why they do not need DCF?

Summons both parents to show why the court does not need to order DCF to take your child or protect your child in any other way. Anyone who is worried about your child can file a Care and Protection Petition.

What happens if DCF comes to Your House?

When DCF goes to court, the court can give them temporary custody for up to 72 hours. If the DCF worker comes to your house to take your child, you can ask them to let your child stay with relatives or close friends while the situation gets sorted out.